Subtract 40/28 from 50/9
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 1 12/28
50/9 - 40/28 is 260/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
50/9 = 50 × 28/9 × 28 = 1400/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
40/28 = 40 × 9/28 × 9 = 360/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/252 - 360/252 = 1400 - 360/252 = 1040/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 260/63
- In mixed form: 48/63
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