Subtract 40/9 from 2/6
1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 4 4/9
2/6 - 40/9 is -37/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
2/6 = 2 × 3/6 × 3 = 6/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
40/9 = 40 × 2/9 × 2 = 80/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/18 - 80/18 = 6 - 80/18 = -74/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/9
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