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Subtract 10/9 from 40/10

1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 1 1/9

40/10 - 10/9 is 26/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    40/10 = 40 × 9/10 × 9 = 360/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    10/9 = 10 × 10/9 × 10 = 100/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/90 - 100/90 = 360 - 100/90 = 260/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/9
  6. In mixed form: 28/9

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