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Subtract 3/9 from 3/5

3/5 - 3/9 is 4/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   3/5 = 3 × 9/5 × 9 = 27/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   3/9 = 3 × 5/9 × 5 = 15/45
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   27/45 - 15/45 = 27 - 15/45 = 12/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15

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