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Subtract 25/40 from 56/9

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 25/40

56/9 - 25/40 is 403/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
    56/9 = 56 × 40/9 × 40 = 2240/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    25/40 = 25 × 9/40 × 9 = 225/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2240/360 - 225/360 = 2240 - 225/360 = 2015/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 403/72
  6. In mixed form: 543/72

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