Answers

Subtract 40/30 from 1/12

1^st number: 1/12, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

1/12 - 40/30 is -5/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   40/30 = 40 × 2/30 × 2 = 80/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/60 - 80/60 = 5 - 80/60 = -75/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/4

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