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Subtract 5/9 from 4/6

4/6 - 5/9 is 1/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
   4/6 = 4 × 3/6 × 3 = 12/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   5/9 = 5 × 2/9 × 2 = 10/18
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   12/18 - 10/18 = 12 - 10/18 = 2/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/9

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