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

Subtract 9/75 from 40/4

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

40/4 - 9/75 is 247/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
40/4 = 40 × 75/4 × 75 = 3000/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
3000/300 - 36/300 = 3000 - 36/300 = 2964/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 247/25
In mixed form: 922/25

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