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Subtract 8/10 from 5/9

5/9 - 8/10 is -11/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
   5/9 = 5 × 10/9 × 10 = 50/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   8/10 = 8 × 9/10 × 9 = 72/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/90 - 72/90 = 50 - 72/90 = -22/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/45

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