Subtract 49/40 from 5/9
1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 1 9/40
5/9 - 49/40 is -241/360.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 40/9 × 40 = 200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
49/40 = 49 × 9/40 × 9 = 441/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/360 - 441/360 = 200 - 441/360 = -241/360
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