Subtract 10/32 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 10/32
40/9 - 10/32 is 595/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
40/9 = 40 × 32/9 × 32 = 1280/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
10/32 = 10 × 9/32 × 9 = 90/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/288 - 90/288 = 1280 - 90/288 = 1190/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 595/144
- In mixed form: 419/144
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