Subtract 9/40 from 25/2
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 9/40
25/2 - 9/40 is 491/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
25/2 = 25 × 20/2 × 20 = 500/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
9/40 = 9 × 1/40 × 1 = 9/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/40 - 9/40 = 500 - 9/40 = 491/40 - In mixed form: 1211/40
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