Answers

Subtract 40/9 from 30/4

1^st number: 7 2/4, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

30/4 - 40/9 is 55/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   30/4 = 30 × 9/4 × 9 = 270/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   40/9 = 40 × 4/9 × 4 = 160/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/36 - 160/36 = 270 - 160/36 = 110/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/18
6. In mixed form: 31/18

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