Subtract 40/9 from 36/3
1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 4 4/9
36/3 - 40/9 is 68/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
36/3 = 36 × 3/3 × 3 = 108/9 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
40/9 = 40 × 1/9 × 1 = 40/9 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/9 - 40/9 = 108 - 40/9 = 68/9 - In mixed form: 75/9
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