Subtract 9/54 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 9/54
40/3 - 9/54 is 79/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
40/3 = 40 × 18/3 × 18 = 720/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
9/54 = 9 × 1/54 × 1 = 9/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/54 - 9/54 = 720 - 9/54 = 711/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/6
- In mixed form: 131/6
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