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Subtract 50/18 from 40/9

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

40/9 - 50/18 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   40/9 = 40 × 2/9 × 2 = 80/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   50/18 = 50 × 1/18 × 1 = 50/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/18 - 50/18 = 80 - 50/18 = 30/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
6. In mixed form: 12/3

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