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Subtract 9/16 from 9/5

1^st number: 1 4/5, 2^nd number: 9/16

9/5 - 9/16 is 99/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   9/5 = 9 × 16/5 × 16 = 144/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   9/16 = 9 × 5/16 × 5 = 45/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/80 - 45/80 = 144 - 45/80 = 99/80
5. In mixed form: 119/80

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