Subtract 1/40 from 49/9
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 1/40
49/9 - 1/40 is 1951/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
49/9 = 49 × 40/9 × 40 = 1960/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/360 - 9/360 = 1960 - 9/360 = 1951/360 - In mixed form: 5151/360
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