Subtract 16/25 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 16/25
40/9 - 16/25 is 856/225.
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,
16/25 = 16 × 9/25 × 9 = 144/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/225 - 144/225 = 1000 - 144/225 = 856/225 - In mixed form: 3181/225
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