Subtract 15/70 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 15/70
40/9 - 15/70 is 533/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
40/9 = 40 × 70/9 × 70 = 2800/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
15/70 = 15 × 9/70 × 9 = 135/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/630 - 135/630 = 2800 - 135/630 = 2665/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 533/126
- In mixed form: 429/126
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