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Subtract 9/80 from 72/25

1^st number: 2 22/25, 2^nd number: 9/80

72/25 - 9/80 is 1107/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   72/25 = 72 × 16/25 × 16 = 1152/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   9/80 = 9 × 5/80 × 5 = 45/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1152/400 - 45/400 = 1152 - 45/400 = 1107/400
5. In mixed form: 2307/400

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