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Subtract 40/81 from 9/5

1^st number: 1 4/5, 2^nd number: 40/81

9/5 - 40/81 is 529/405.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
   9/5 = 9 × 81/5 × 81 = 729/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   40/81 = 40 × 5/81 × 5 = 200/405
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   729/405 - 200/405 = 729 - 200/405 = 529/405
5. In mixed form: 1124/405

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