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Subtract 15/16 from 8/9

8/9 - 15/16 is -7/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   8/9 = 8 × 16/9 × 16 = 128/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   15/16 = 15 × 9/16 × 9 = 135/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/144 - 135/144 = 128 - 135/144 = -7/144

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