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Subtract 7/9 from 75/8

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

75/8 - 7/9 is 619/72.

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,
   7/9 = 7 × 8/9 × 8 = 56/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/72 - 56/72 = 675 - 56/72 = 619/72
5. In mixed form: 843/72

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