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Subtract 8/25 from 80/9

1^st number: 8 8/9, 2^nd number: 8/25

80/9 - 8/25 is 1928/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   80/9 = 80 × 25/9 × 25 = 2000/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   8/25 = 8 × 9/25 × 9 = 72/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2000/225 - 72/225 = 2000 - 72/225 = 1928/225
5. In mixed form: 8128/225

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