Subtract 3/54 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 3/54
40/9 - 3/54 is 79/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
40/9 = 40 × 6/9 × 6 = 240/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
3/54 = 3 × 1/54 × 1 = 3/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/54 - 3/54 = 240 - 3/54 = 237/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/18
- In mixed form: 47/18
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