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Subtract 25/27 from 9/72

9/72 - 25/27 is -173/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   9/72 = 9 × 3/72 × 3 = 27/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   25/27 = 25 × 8/27 × 8 = 200/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/216 - 200/216 = 27 - 200/216 = -173/216

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