Subtract 25/9 from 5/40
1st number: 5/40, 2nd number: 2 7/9
5/40 - 25/9 is -191/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 9 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
5/40 = 5 × 9/40 × 9 = 45/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
25/9 = 25 × 40/9 × 40 = 1000/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/360 - 1000/360 = 45 - 1000/360 = -955/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/72
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