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Subtract 8/9 from 72/25

1^st number: 2 22/25, 2^nd number: 8/9

72/25 - 8/9 is 448/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   72/25 = 72 × 9/25 × 9 = 648/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   8/9 = 8 × 25/9 × 25 = 200/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/225 - 200/225 = 648 - 200/225 = 448/225
5. In mixed form: 1223/225

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