Subtract 5/14 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 5/14
40/9 - 5/14 is 515/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
40/9 = 40 × 14/9 × 14 = 560/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
5/14 = 5 × 9/14 × 9 = 45/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/126 - 45/126 = 560 - 45/126 = 515/126 - In mixed form: 411/126
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