Answers

Subtract 60/63 from 40/15

1^st number: 2 10/15, 2^nd number: 60/63

40/15 - 60/63 is 12/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
   40/15 = 40 × 21/15 × 21 = 840/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   60/63 = 60 × 5/63 × 5 = 300/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/315 - 300/315 = 840 - 300/315 = 540/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
6. In mixed form: 15/7

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