Answers

Subtract 40/7 from 30/25

1^st number: 1 5/25, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

30/25 - 40/7 is -158/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 7 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   30/25 = 30 × 7/25 × 7 = 210/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
   40/7 = 40 × 25/7 × 25 = 1000/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/175 - 1000/175 = 210 - 1000/175 = -790/175
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -158/35

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