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Subtract 6/10 from 40/9

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 6/10

40/9 - 6/10 is 173/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    40/9 = 40 × 10/9 × 10 = 400/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    6/10 = 6 × 9/10 × 9 = 54/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    400/90 - 54/90 = 400 - 54/90 = 346/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/45
  6. In mixed form: 338/45

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