Subtract 72/9 from 6/40
1st number: 6/40, 2nd number: 8 0/9
6/40 - 72/9 is -157/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 9 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
6/40 = 6 × 9/40 × 9 = 54/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
72/9 = 72 × 40/9 × 40 = 2880/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/360 - 2880/360 = 54 - 2880/360 = -2826/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/20
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