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Subtract 10/9 from 6/5

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

6/5 - 10/9 is 4/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   6/5 = 6 × 9/5 × 9 = 54/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   10/9 = 10 × 5/9 × 5 = 50/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/45 - 50/45 = 54 - 50/45 = 4/45

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