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Subtract 7/40 from 2/9

2/9 - 7/40 is 17/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
    2/9 = 2 × 40/9 × 40 = 80/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    7/40 = 7 × 9/40 × 9 = 63/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/360 - 63/360 = 80 - 63/360 = 17/360

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