Answers

Subtract 40/5 from 5/9

1^st number: 5/9, 2^nd number: 8 0/5

5/9 - 40/5 is -67/9.

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,
   5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   40/5 = 40 × 9/5 × 9 = 360/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/45 - 360/45 = 25 - 360/45 = -335/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/9

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