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Subtract 40/54 from 2/9

2/9 - 40/54 is -14/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   2/9 = 2 × 6/9 × 6 = 12/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   40/54 = 40 × 1/54 × 1 = 40/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/54 - 40/54 = 12 - 40/54 = -28/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/27

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