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Subtract 5/72 from 40/9

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 5/72

40/9 - 5/72 is 35/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    40/9 = 40 × 8/9 × 8 = 320/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    320/72 - 5/72 = 320 - 5/72 = 315/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/8
  6. In mixed form: 43/8

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