Subtract 40/50 from 9/4
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 40/50
9/4 - 40/50 is 29/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
9/4 = 9 × 25/4 × 25 = 225/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
40/50 = 40 × 2/50 × 2 = 80/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/100 - 80/100 = 225 - 80/100 = 145/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/20
- In mixed form: 19/20
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