Subtract 40/9 from 70/8
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 4 4/9
70/8 - 40/9 is 155/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
70/8 = 70 × 9/8 × 9 = 630/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
40/9 = 40 × 8/9 × 8 = 320/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/72 - 320/72 = 630 - 320/72 = 310/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 155/36
- In mixed form: 411/36
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