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Subtract 40/9 from 80/25

1^st number: 3 5/25, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

80/25 - 40/9 is -56/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   80/25 = 80 × 9/25 × 9 = 720/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   40/9 = 40 × 25/9 × 25 = 1000/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/225 - 1000/225 = 720 - 1000/225 = -280/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -56/45

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