Subtract 40/9 from 50/40
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 4 4/9
50/40 - 40/9 is -115/36.
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,
50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
40/9 = 40 × 40/9 × 40 = 1600/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/360 - 1600/360 = 450 - 1600/360 = -1150/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/36
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