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Subtract 7/9 from 75/14

1^st number: 5 5/14, 2^nd number: 7/9

75/14 - 7/9 is 577/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 9 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
   75/14 = 75 × 9/14 × 9 = 675/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   7/9 = 7 × 14/9 × 14 = 98/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/126 - 98/126 = 675 - 98/126 = 577/126
5. In mixed form: 473/126

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