Subtract 10/15 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 10/15
40/9 - 10/15 is 34/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
40/9 = 40 × 5/9 × 5 = 200/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
10/15 = 10 × 3/15 × 3 = 30/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/45 - 30/45 = 200 - 30/45 = 170/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/9
- In mixed form: 37/9
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