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Subtract 25/32 from 7/9

7/9 - 25/32 is -1/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   7/9 = 7 × 32/9 × 32 = 224/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   25/32 = 25 × 9/32 × 9 = 225/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/288 - 225/288 = 224 - 225/288 = -1/288

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