Answers

Subtract 40/6 from 30/25

1^st number: 1 5/25, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

30/25 - 40/6 is -82/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   30/25 = 30 × 6/25 × 6 = 180/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   40/6 = 40 × 25/6 × 25 = 1000/150
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   180/150 - 1000/150 = 180 - 1000/150 = -820/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -82/15

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