Subtract 60/84 from 40/9, Solve 4 4/9

Subtract 60/84 from 40/9

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 60/84

40/9 - 60/84 is 235/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
40/9 = 40 × 28/9 × 28 = 1120/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
60/84 = 60 × 3/84 × 3 = 180/252
Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/252 - 180/252 = 1120 - 180/252 = 940/252
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/63
In mixed form: 346/63

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