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Subtract 14/6 from 7/9

1^st number: 7/9, 2^nd number: 2 2/6

7/9 - 14/6 is -14/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   7/9 = 7 × 2/9 × 2 = 14/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
   14/6 = 14 × 3/6 × 3 = 42/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/18 - 42/18 = 14 - 42/18 = -28/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/9

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