Subtract 40/9 from 80/10
1st number: 8 0/10, 2nd number: 4 4/9
80/10 - 40/9 is 32/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
80/10 = 80 × 9/10 × 9 = 720/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
40/9 = 40 × 10/9 × 10 = 400/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/90 - 400/90 = 720 - 400/90 = 320/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/9
- In mixed form: 35/9
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