Subtract 72/21 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 3 9/21
40/9 - 72/21 is 64/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
40/9 = 40 × 7/9 × 7 = 280/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
72/21 = 72 × 3/21 × 3 = 216/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/63 - 216/63 = 280 - 216/63 = 64/63 - In mixed form: 11/63
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