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Subtract 1/40 from 70/9

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

70/9 - 1/40 is 2791/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
    70/9 = 70 × 40/9 × 40 = 2800/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2800/360 - 9/360 = 2800 - 9/360 = 2791/360
  5. In mixed form: 7271/360

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