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Subtract 2/75 from 40/9

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 2/75

40/9 - 2/75 is 994/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   40/9 = 40 × 25/9 × 25 = 1000/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   2/75 = 2 × 3/75 × 3 = 6/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1000/225 - 6/225 = 1000 - 6/225 = 994/225
5. In mixed form: 494/225

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