Subtract 28/9 from 2/40
1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 3 1/9
2/40 - 28/9 is -551/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
28/9 = 28 × 40/9 × 40 = 1120/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/360 - 1120/360 = 18 - 1120/360 = -1102/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -551/180
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