Subtract 40/9 from 6/12
1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 4 4/9
6/12 - 40/9 is -71/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
6/12 = 6 × 3/12 × 3 = 18/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
40/9 = 40 × 4/9 × 4 = 160/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/36 - 160/36 = 18 - 160/36 = -142/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/18
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