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Subtract 8/9 from 8/4

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 8/9

8/4 - 8/9 is 10/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   8/4 = 8 × 9/4 × 9 = 72/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   8/9 = 8 × 4/9 × 4 = 32/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/36 - 32/36 = 72 - 32/36 = 40/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/9
6. In mixed form: 11/9

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