Subtract 40/5 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 8 0/5
63/9 - 40/5 is -1/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
63/9 = 63 × 5/9 × 5 = 315/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
40/5 = 40 × 9/5 × 9 = 360/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/45 - 360/45 = 315 - 360/45 = -45/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1
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