Subtract 9/40 from 4/10
410 - 940 is 740.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
410 = 4 × 410 × 4 = 1640 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
940 = 9 × 140 × 1 = 940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1640 - 940 = 16 - 940 = 740
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