Answers

Subtract 40/10 from 1/15

1^st number: 1/15, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

1/15 - 40/10 is -59/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   1/15 = 1 × 2/15 × 2 = 2/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   40/10 = 40 × 3/10 × 3 = 120/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/30 - 120/30 = 2 - 120/30 = -118/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/15

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