Answers

Subtract 63/40 from 36/5

1^st number: 7 1/5, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

36/5 - 63/40 is 45/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   36/5 = 36 × 8/5 × 8 = 288/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   63/40 = 63 × 1/40 × 1 = 63/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/40 - 63/40 = 288 - 63/40 = 225/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/8
6. In mixed form: 55/8

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