Answers

Subtract 60/25 from 30/40

1^st number: 30/40, 2^nd number: 2 10/25

30/40 - 60/25 is -33/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   30/40 = 30 × 5/40 × 5 = 150/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   60/25 = 60 × 8/25 × 8 = 480/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/200 - 480/200 = 150 - 480/200 = -330/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/20

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