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Subtract 40/7 from 8/9

1^st number: 8/9, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

8/9 - 40/7 is -304/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   8/9 = 8 × 7/9 × 7 = 56/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   40/7 = 40 × 9/7 × 9 = 360/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/63 - 360/63 = 56 - 360/63 = -304/63

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