Subtract 40/4 from 8/9
1st number: 8/9, 2nd number: 10 0/4
8/9 - 40/4 is -82/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
8/9 = 8 × 4/9 × 4 = 32/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
40/4 = 40 × 9/4 × 9 = 360/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/36 - 360/36 = 32 - 360/36 = -328/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -82/9
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