Subtract 25/12 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 2 1/12
40/9 - 25/12 is 85/36.
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,
25/12 = 25 × 3/12 × 3 = 75/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/36 - 75/36 = 160 - 75/36 = 85/36 - In mixed form: 213/36
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