Subtract 21/60 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 21/60
40/9 - 21/60 is 737/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
40/9 = 40 × 20/9 × 20 = 800/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
21/60 = 21 × 3/60 × 3 = 63/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/180 - 63/180 = 800 - 63/180 = 737/180 - In mixed form: 417/180
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