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Subtract 49/25 from 7/9

1^st number: 7/9, 2^nd number: 1 24/25

7/9 - 49/25 is -266/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   7/9 = 7 × 25/9 × 25 = 175/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   49/25 = 49 × 9/25 × 9 = 441/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/225 - 441/225 = 175 - 441/225 = -266/225

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