Subtract 40/10 from 12/9
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 4 0/10
12/9 - 40/10 is -8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
12/9 = 12 × 10/9 × 10 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
40/10 = 40 × 9/10 × 9 = 360/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/90 - 360/90 = 120 - 360/90 = -240/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/3
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