Subtract 2/9 from 56/40
1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 2/9
56/40 - 2/9 is 53/45.
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,
56/40 = 56 × 9/40 × 9 = 504/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
2/9 = 2 × 40/9 × 40 = 80/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/360 - 80/360 = 504 - 80/360 = 424/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/45
- In mixed form: 18/45
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