Subtract 40/60 from 50/9
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 40/60
50/9 - 40/60 is 44/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
50/9 = 50 × 20/9 × 20 = 1000/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
40/60 = 40 × 3/60 × 3 = 120/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/180 - 120/180 = 1000 - 120/180 = 880/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/9
- In mixed form: 48/9
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