Subtract 40/9 from 36/75
1st number: 36/75, 2nd number: 4 4/9
36/75 - 40/9 is -892/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
36/75 = 36 × 3/75 × 3 = 108/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
40/9 = 40 × 25/9 × 25 = 1000/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/225 - 1000/225 = 108 - 1000/225 = -892/225
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