Subtract 12/9 from 40/10
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 1 3/9
40/10 - 12/9 is 8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
40/10 = 40 × 9/10 × 9 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
12/9 = 12 × 10/9 × 10 = 120/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/90 - 120/90 = 360 - 120/90 = 240/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
- In mixed form: 22/3
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