Answers

Subtract 40/70 from 75/9

1^st number: 8 3/9, 2^nd number: 40/70

75/9 - 40/70 is 163/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
   75/9 = 75 × 70/9 × 70 = 5250/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   40/70 = 40 × 9/70 × 9 = 360/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5250/630 - 360/630 = 5250 - 360/630 = 4890/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/21
6. In mixed form: 716/21

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