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Subtract 10/81 from 40/9

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 10/81

40/9 - 10/81 is 350/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 81 is 81
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 9 = 81,
   40/9 = 40 × 9/9 × 9 = 360/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   10/81 = 10 × 1/81 × 1 = 10/81
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/81 - 10/81 = 360 - 10/81 = 350/81
5. In mixed form: 426/81

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