Subtract 40/9 from 35/2
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 4 4/9
35/2 - 40/9 is 235/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
35/2 = 35 × 9/2 × 9 = 315/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
40/9 = 40 × 2/9 × 2 = 80/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/18 - 80/18 = 315 - 80/18 = 235/18 - In mixed form: 131/18
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