Answers

Subtract 40/12 from 32/5

1^st number: 6 2/5, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

32/5 - 40/12 is 46/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   32/5 = 32 × 12/5 × 12 = 384/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   40/12 = 40 × 5/12 × 5 = 200/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/60 - 200/60 = 384 - 200/60 = 184/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/15
6. In mixed form: 31/15

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