Subtract 40/9 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 4 4/9
15/5 - 40/9 is -13/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
15/5 = 15 × 9/5 × 9 = 135/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
40/9 = 40 × 5/9 × 5 = 200/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/45 - 200/45 = 135 - 200/45 = -65/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/9
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