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Subtract 40/60 from 14/9

1^st number: 1 5/9, 2^nd number: 40/60

14/9 - 40/60 is 8/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   14/9 = 14 × 20/9 × 20 = 280/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   40/60 = 40 × 3/60 × 3 = 120/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/180 - 120/180 = 280 - 120/180 = 160/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/9

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