Answers

Subtract 40/50 from 28/9

1^st number: 3 1/9, 2^nd number: 40/50

28/9 - 40/50 is 104/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
   28/9 = 28 × 50/9 × 50 = 1400/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   40/50 = 40 × 9/50 × 9 = 360/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/450 - 360/450 = 1400 - 360/450 = 1040/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 104/45
6. In mixed form: 214/45

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