Answers

Subtract 35/9 from 40/72

1^st number: 40/72, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

40/72 - 35/9 is -10/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   40/72 = 40 × 1/72 × 1 = 40/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   35/9 = 35 × 8/9 × 8 = 280/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/72 - 280/72 = 40 - 280/72 = -240/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/3

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