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Subtract 40/9 from 8/32

1^st number: 8/32, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

8/32 - 40/9 is -151/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   8/32 = 8 × 9/32 × 9 = 72/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   40/9 = 40 × 32/9 × 32 = 1280/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/288 - 1280/288 = 72 - 1280/288 = -1208/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/36

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