Subtract 50/9 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 5 5/9
40/4 - 50/9 is 40/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
40/4 = 40 × 9/4 × 9 = 360/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
50/9 = 50 × 4/9 × 4 = 200/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/36 - 200/36 = 360 - 200/36 = 160/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
- In mixed form: 44/9
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