Answers

Subtract 50/5 from 40/9

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

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

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 5 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 5 × 9 = 45,
   50/5 = 50 × 9/5 × 9 = 450/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/45 - 450/45 = 200 - 450/45 = -250/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -50/9

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