Answers

Subtract 40/9 from 10/8

1^st number: 1 2/8, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

10/8 - 40/9 is -115/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   10/8 = 10 × 9/8 × 9 = 90/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   40/9 = 40 × 8/9 × 8 = 320/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/72 - 320/72 = 90 - 320/72 = -230/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/36

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