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Subtract 25/9 from 9/40

1^st number: 9/40, 2^nd number: 2 7/9

9/40 - 25/9 is -919/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 9 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   9/40 = 9 × 9/40 × 9 = 81/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
   25/9 = 25 × 40/9 × 40 = 1000/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/360 - 1000/360 = 81 - 1000/360 = -919/360

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