Subtract 14/12 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 1 2/12
40/9 - 14/12 is 59/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
40/9 = 40 × 4/9 × 4 = 160/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
14/12 = 14 × 3/12 × 3 = 42/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/36 - 42/36 = 160 - 42/36 = 118/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/18
- In mixed form: 35/18
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