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Subtract 40/9 from 6/15

1^st number: 6/15, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

6/15 - 40/9 is -182/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   6/15 = 6 × 3/15 × 3 = 18/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   40/9 = 40 × 5/9 × 5 = 200/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/45 - 200/45 = 18 - 200/45 = -182/45

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