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Subtract 15/16 from 40/9

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 15/16

40/9 - 15/16 is 505/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   40/9 = 40 × 16/9 × 16 = 640/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   15/16 = 15 × 9/16 × 9 = 135/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   640/144 - 135/144 = 640 - 135/144 = 505/144
5. In mixed form: 373/144

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