Answers

Subtract 42/8 from 40/75

1^st number: 40/75, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

40/75 - 42/8 is -283/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   40/75 = 40 × 8/75 × 8 = 320/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   42/8 = 42 × 75/8 × 75 = 3150/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/600 - 3150/600 = 320 - 3150/600 = -2830/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -283/60

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