Answers

Subtract 4/40 from 9/4

1^st number: 2 1/4, 2^nd number: 4/40

9/4 - 4/40 is 43/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 10 = 40,
   9/4 = 9 × 10/4 × 10 = 90/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   4/40 = 4 × 1/40 × 1 = 4/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/40 - 4/40 = 90 - 4/40 = 86/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/20
6. In mixed form: 23/20

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