Answers

Subtract 40/25 from 2/45

1^st number: 2/45, 2^nd number: 1 15/25

2/45 - 40/25 is -14/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   2/45 = 2 × 5/45 × 5 = 10/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   40/25 = 40 × 9/25 × 9 = 360/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/225 - 360/225 = 10 - 360/225 = -350/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/9

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