Subtract 40/9 from 32/25
1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 4 4/9
32/25 - 40/9 is -712/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
32/25 = 32 × 9/25 × 9 = 288/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
40/9 = 40 × 25/9 × 25 = 1000/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/225 - 1000/225 = 288 - 1000/225 = -712/225
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