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Subtract 40/12 from 2/9

1^st number: 2/9, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

2/9 - 40/12 is -28/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   2/9 = 2 × 4/9 × 4 = 8/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   40/12 = 40 × 3/12 × 3 = 120/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/36 - 120/36 = 8 - 120/36 = -112/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/9

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