Subtract 40/9 from 4/24
1st number: 4/24, 2nd number: 4 4/9
4/24 - 40/9 is -77/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
4/24 = 4 × 3/24 × 3 = 12/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
40/9 = 40 × 8/9 × 8 = 320/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/72 - 320/72 = 12 - 320/72 = -308/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/18
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