Subtract 14/40 from 50/9
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 14/40
50/9 - 14/40 is 937/180.
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,
50/9 = 50 × 40/9 × 40 = 2000/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/360 - 126/360 = 2000 - 126/360 = 1874/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 937/180
- In mixed form: 537/180
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