Subtract 10/25 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 10/25
40/9 - 10/25 is 182/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
40/9 = 40 × 25/9 × 25 = 1000/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
10/25 = 10 × 9/25 × 9 = 90/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/225 - 90/225 = 1000 - 90/225 = 910/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 182/45
- In mixed form: 42/45
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