Subtract 25/40 from 12/9
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 25/40
12/9 - 25/40 is 17/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
12/9 = 12 × 40/9 × 40 = 480/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
25/40 = 25 × 9/40 × 9 = 225/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/360 - 225/360 = 480 - 225/360 = 255/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/24
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