Subtract 40/9 from 10/84
1st number: 10/84, 2nd number: 4 4/9
10/84 - 40/9 is -545/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
10/84 = 10 × 3/84 × 3 = 30/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
40/9 = 40 × 28/9 × 28 = 1120/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/252 - 1120/252 = 30 - 1120/252 = -1090/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -545/126
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