Subtract 40/9 from 70/3
1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 4 4/9
70/3 - 40/9 is 170/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
70/3 = 70 × 3/3 × 3 = 210/9 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
40/9 = 40 × 1/9 × 1 = 40/9 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/9 - 40/9 = 210 - 40/9 = 170/9 - In mixed form: 188/9
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