Subtract 9/40 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 9/40
4/2 - 9/40 is 71/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
4/2 = 4 × 20/2 × 20 = 80/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
9/40 = 9 × 1/40 × 1 = 9/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/40 - 9/40 = 80 - 9/40 = 71/40 - In mixed form: 131/40
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