Answers

Subtract 40/25 from 5/9

1^st number: 5/9, 2^nd number: 1 15/25

5/9 - 40/25 is -47/45.

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,
   5/9 = 5 × 25/9 × 25 = 125/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   40/25 = 40 × 9/25 × 9 = 360/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/225 - 360/225 = 125 - 360/225 = -235/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/45

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