Subtract 40/72 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 40/72
63/9 - 40/72 is 58/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
63/9 = 63 × 8/9 × 8 = 504/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
40/72 = 40 × 1/72 × 1 = 40/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/72 - 40/72 = 504 - 40/72 = 464/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/9
- In mixed form: 64/9
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