Subtract 80/35 from 40/9, Solve 4 4/9

Subtract 80/35 from 40/9

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 2 10/35

40/9 - 80/35 is 136/63.

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,
80/35 = 80 × 9/35 × 9 = 720/315
Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/315 - 720/315 = 1400 - 720/315 = 680/315
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 136/63
In mixed form: 210/63

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