Subtract 4/21 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 4/21
409 - 421 is 26863.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
409 = 40 × 79 × 7 = 28063 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
421 = 4 × 321 × 3 = 1263 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28063 - 1263 = 280 - 1263 = 26863 - In mixed form: 41663
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