Subtract 4/40 from 9/84
9/84 - 4/40 is 1/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 40 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
9/84 = 9 × 10/84 × 10 = 90/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
4/40 = 4 × 21/40 × 21 = 84/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/840 - 84/840 = 90 - 84/840 = 6/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/140
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