Subtract 40/9 from 5/75
1st number: 5/75, 2nd number: 4 4/9
5/75 - 40/9 is -197/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
5/75 = 5 × 3/75 × 3 = 15/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
40/9 = 40 × 25/9 × 25 = 1000/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/225 - 1000/225 = 15 - 1000/225 = -985/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -197/45
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