Subtract 72/9 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 8 0/9
40/3 - 72/9 is 16/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
40/3 = 40 × 3/3 × 3 = 120/9 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
72/9 = 72 × 1/9 × 1 = 72/9 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/9 - 72/9 = 120 - 72/9 = 48/9 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
- In mixed form: 51/3
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