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Subtract 40/9 from 35/4

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

35/4 - 40/9 is 155/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   35/4 = 35 × 9/4 × 9 = 315/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   40/9 = 40 × 4/9 × 4 = 160/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/36 - 160/36 = 315 - 160/36 = 155/36
5. In mixed form: 411/36

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