Subtract 9/40 from 14/3
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 9/40
143 - 940 is 533120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
143 = 14 × 403 × 40 = 560120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
940 = 9 × 340 × 3 = 27120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560120 - 27120 = 560 - 27120 = 533120 - In mixed form: 453120
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