Subtract 7/56 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 7/56
40/9 - 7/56 is 311/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
7/56 = 7 × 9/56 × 9 = 63/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/504 - 63/504 = 2240 - 63/504 = 2177/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/72
- In mixed form: 423/72
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