Subtract 6/20 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 6/20
40/9 - 6/20 is 373/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
40/9 = 40 × 20/9 × 20 = 800/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
6/20 = 6 × 9/20 × 9 = 54/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/180 - 54/180 = 800 - 54/180 = 746/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 373/90
- In mixed form: 413/90
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