Subtract 72/35 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 2 2/35
40/9 - 72/35 is 752/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
40/9 = 40 × 35/9 × 35 = 1400/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
72/35 = 72 × 9/35 × 9 = 648/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/315 - 648/315 = 1400 - 648/315 = 752/315 - In mixed form: 2122/315
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