Subtract 9/40 from 27/49
2749 - 940 is 6391960.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
2749 = 27 × 4049 × 40 = 10801960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
940 = 9 × 4940 × 49 = 4411960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10801960 - 4411960 = 1080 - 4411960 = 6391960
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