Subtract 8/75 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 8/75
40/9 - 8/75 is 976/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
40/9 = 40 × 25/9 × 25 = 1000/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
8/75 = 8 × 3/75 × 3 = 24/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/225 - 24/225 = 1000 - 24/225 = 976/225 - In mixed form: 476/225
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