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Subtract 5/9 from 2/4

2/4 - 5/9 is -1/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   2/4 = 2 × 9/4 × 9 = 18/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   5/9 = 5 × 4/9 × 4 = 20/36
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   18/36 - 20/36 = 18 - 20/36 = -2/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/18

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