Subtract 10/40 from 70/9
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 10/40
70/9 - 10/40 is 271/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
70/9 = 70 × 40/9 × 40 = 2800/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
10/40 = 10 × 9/40 × 9 = 90/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/360 - 90/360 = 2800 - 90/360 = 2710/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 271/36
- In mixed form: 719/36
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