Answers

Subtract 45/50 from 40/15

1^st number: 2 10/15, 2^nd number: 45/50

40/15 - 45/50 is 53/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
   40/15 = 40 × 10/15 × 10 = 400/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/150 - 135/150 = 400 - 135/150 = 265/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/30
6. In mixed form: 123/30

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