Answers

Subtract 5/9 from 4/8

4/8 - 5/9 is -1/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   4/8 = 4 × 9/8 × 9 = 36/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   36/72 - 40/72 = 36 - 40/72 = -4/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/18

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