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Subtract 40/9 from 10/75

1^st number: 10/75, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

10/75 - 40/9 is -194/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   10/75 = 10 × 3/75 × 3 = 30/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   40/9 = 40 × 25/9 × 25 = 1000/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/225 - 1000/225 = 30 - 1000/225 = -970/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -194/45

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