Subtract 56/63 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 56/63
40/9 - 56/63 is 32/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
40/9 = 40 × 7/9 × 7 = 280/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
56/63 = 56 × 1/63 × 1 = 56/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/63 - 56/63 = 280 - 56/63 = 224/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/9
- In mixed form: 35/9
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