Subtract 9/75 from 40/10, Solve 4 0/10

Subtract 9/75 from 40/10

1^st number: 4 0/10, 2^nd number: 9/75

40/10 - 9/75 is 97/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
40/10 = 40 × 15/10 × 15 = 600/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
600/150 - 18/150 = 600 - 18/150 = 582/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/25
In mixed form: 322/25

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