Subtract 4/9 from 40/7
1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 4/9
407 - 49 is 33263.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 9 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
407 = 40 × 97 × 9 = 36063 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
49 = 4 × 79 × 7 = 2863 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36063 - 2863 = 360 - 2863 = 33263 - In mixed form: 51763
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