Subtract 6/56 from 40/9, Solve 4 4/9

Subtract 6/56 from 40/9

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 6/56

40/9 - 6/56 is 1093/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
40/9 = 40 × 56/9 × 56 = 2240/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/504 - 54/504 = 2240 - 54/504 = 2186/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1093/252
In mixed form: 485/252

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