Subtract 40/9 from 12/30
1st number: 12/30, 2nd number: 4 4/9
12/30 - 40/9 is -182/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
12/30 = 12 × 3/30 × 3 = 36/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
40/9 = 40 × 10/9 × 10 = 400/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/90 - 400/90 = 36 - 400/90 = -364/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -182/45
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