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Subtract 25/9 from 75/8

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 2 7/9

75/8 - 25/9 is 475/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   75/8 = 75 × 9/8 × 9 = 675/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   25/9 = 25 × 8/9 × 8 = 200/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/72 - 200/72 = 675 - 200/72 = 475/72
5. In mixed form: 643/72

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