Subtract 7/40 from 60/9, Solve 6 6/9

Subtract 7/40 from 60/9

1^st number: 6 6/9, 2^nd number: 7/40

60/9 - 7/40 is 779/120.

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,
60/9 = 60 × 40/9 × 40 = 2400/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
7/40 = 7 × 9/40 × 9 = 63/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/360 - 63/360 = 2400 - 63/360 = 2337/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 779/120
In mixed form: 659/120

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