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Subtract 40/9 from 5/3

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

5/3 - 40/9 is -25/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
   5/3 = 5 × 3/3 × 3 = 15/9
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
   40/9 = 40 × 1/9 × 1 = 40/9
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/9 - 40/9 = 15 - 40/9 = -25/9

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