Subtract 12/16 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 12/16
40/9 - 12/16 is 133/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
40/9 = 40 × 16/9 × 16 = 640/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
12/16 = 12 × 9/16 × 9 = 108/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/144 - 108/144 = 640 - 108/144 = 532/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/36
- In mixed form: 325/36
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