Subtract 3/56 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 3/56
40/9 - 3/56 is 2213/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
40/9 = 40 × 56/9 × 56 = 2240/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
3/56 = 3 × 9/56 × 9 = 27/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/504 - 27/504 = 2240 - 27/504 = 2213/504 - In mixed form: 4197/504
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