Subtract 96/10 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 9 6/10
40/9 - 96/10 is -232/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
40/9 = 40 × 10/9 × 10 = 400/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
96/10 = 96 × 9/10 × 9 = 864/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/90 - 864/90 = 400 - 864/90 = -464/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -232/45
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