Answers

Subtract 84/9 from 40/54

1^st number: 40/54, 2^nd number: 9 3/9

40/54 - 84/9 is -232/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 9 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   40/54 = 40 × 1/54 × 1 = 40/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   84/9 = 84 × 6/9 × 6 = 504/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/54 - 504/54 = 40 - 504/54 = -464/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -232/27

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