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Subtract 21/45 from 40/9

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 21/45

40/9 - 21/45 is 179/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   40/9 = 40 × 5/9 × 5 = 200/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   21/45 = 21 × 1/45 × 1 = 21/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/45 - 21/45 = 200 - 21/45 = 179/45
5. In mixed form: 344/45

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