Subtract 5/9 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 5/9
40/25 - 5/9 is 47/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
40/25 = 40 × 9/25 × 9 = 360/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
5/9 = 5 × 25/9 × 25 = 125/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/225 - 125/225 = 360 - 125/225 = 235/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/45
- In mixed form: 12/45
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