Answers

Subtract 40/9 from 4/42

1^st number: 4/42, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

4/42 - 40/9 is -274/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   4/42 = 4 × 3/42 × 3 = 12/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   40/9 = 40 × 14/9 × 14 = 560/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/126 - 560/126 = 12 - 560/126 = -548/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -274/63

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