Subtract 6/24 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 6/24
40/9 - 6/24 is 151/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
40/9 = 40 × 8/9 × 8 = 320/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/72 - 18/72 = 320 - 18/72 = 302/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/36
- In mixed form: 47/36
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