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Subtract 16/9 from 9/25

1st number: 9/25, 2nd number: 1 7/9

9/25 - 16/9 is -319/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    9/25 = 9 × 9/25 × 9 = 81/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    16/9 = 16 × 25/9 × 25 = 400/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/225 - 400/225 = 81 - 400/225 = -319/225

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