Subtract 40/56 from 20/9
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 40/56
20/9 - 40/56 is 95/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
20/9 = 20 × 56/9 × 56 = 1120/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
40/56 = 40 × 9/56 × 9 = 360/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/504 - 360/504 = 1120 - 360/504 = 760/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/63
- In mixed form: 132/63
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