Subtract 40/9 from 49/4
1st number: 12 1/4, 2nd number: 4 4/9
49/4 - 40/9 is 281/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
49/4 = 49 × 9/4 × 9 = 441/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
40/9 = 40 × 4/9 × 4 = 160/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/36 - 160/36 = 441 - 160/36 = 281/36 - In mixed form: 729/36
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