Subtract 9/40 from 72/9
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 9/40
72/9 - 9/40 is 311/40.
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,
72/9 = 72 × 40/9 × 40 = 2880/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
9/40 = 9 × 9/40 × 9 = 81/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/360 - 81/360 = 2880 - 81/360 = 2799/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/40
- In mixed form: 731/40
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