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Subtract 8/25 from 40/9

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 8/25

40/9 - 8/25 is 928/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   40/9 = 40 × 25/9 × 25 = 1000/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   8/25 = 8 × 9/25 × 9 = 72/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1000/225 - 72/225 = 1000 - 72/225 = 928/225
5. In mixed form: 428/225

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