Subtract 56/7 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 8 0/7
40/9 - 56/7 is -32/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 7 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 7 × 9 = 63,
56/7 = 56 × 9/7 × 9 = 504/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/63 - 504/63 = 280 - 504/63 = -224/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/9
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