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Subtract 1/9 from 1/5

1/5 - 1/9 is 4/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   1/5 = 1 × 9/5 × 9 = 9/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   1/9 = 1 × 5/9 × 5 = 5/45
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   9/45 - 5/45 = 9 - 5/45 = 4/45

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