Subtract 21/70 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 21/70
40/9 - 21/70 is 373/90.
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,
21/70 = 21 × 9/70 × 9 = 189/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/630 - 189/630 = 2800 - 189/630 = 2611/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 373/90
- In mixed form: 413/90
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