Subtract 6/40 from 81/9
1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 6/40
81/9 - 6/40 is 177/20.
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,
81/9 = 81 × 40/9 × 40 = 3240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
6/40 = 6 × 9/40 × 9 = 54/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/360 - 54/360 = 3240 - 54/360 = 3186/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 177/20
- In mixed form: 817/20
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