Answers

Subtract 40/8 from 30/25

1^st number: 1 5/25, 2^nd number: 5 0/8

30/25 - 40/8 is -19/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 8 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   30/25 = 30 × 8/25 × 8 = 240/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   40/8 = 40 × 25/8 × 25 = 1000/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/200 - 1000/200 = 240 - 1000/200 = -760/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/5

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