Subtract 2/9 from 40/10
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 2/9
40/10 - 2/9 is 34/9.
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,
2/9 = 2 × 10/9 × 10 = 20/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/90 - 20/90 = 360 - 20/90 = 340/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/9
- In mixed form: 37/9
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