Subtract 40/9 from 56/6
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 4 4/9
56/6 - 40/9 is 44/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
56/6 = 56 × 3/6 × 3 = 168/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
40/9 = 40 × 2/9 × 2 = 80/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/18 - 80/18 = 168 - 80/18 = 88/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/9
- In mixed form: 48/9
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