Subtract 2/12 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 2/12
40/9 - 2/12 is 77/18.
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,
2/12 = 2 × 3/12 × 3 = 6/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/36 - 6/36 = 160 - 6/36 = 154/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/18
- In mixed form: 45/18
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