Subtract 48/9 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 5 3/9
40/8 - 48/9 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
40/8 = 40 × 9/8 × 9 = 360/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
48/9 = 48 × 8/9 × 8 = 384/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/72 - 384/72 = 360 - 384/72 = -24/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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