Subtract 40/15 from 98/9
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 2 10/15
98/9 - 40/15 is 74/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
98/9 = 98 × 5/9 × 5 = 490/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
40/15 = 40 × 3/15 × 3 = 120/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/45 - 120/45 = 490 - 120/45 = 370/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/9
- In mixed form: 82/9
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