Subtract 14/40 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 14/40
40/9 - 14/40 is 737/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
40/9 = 40 × 40/9 × 40 = 1600/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/360 - 126/360 = 1600 - 126/360 = 1474/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 737/180
- In mixed form: 417/180
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