Subtract 32/40 from 6/9
6/9 - 32/40 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
6/9 = 6 × 40/9 × 40 = 240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
32/40 = 32 × 9/40 × 9 = 288/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/360 - 288/360 = 240 - 288/360 = -48/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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