Answers

Subtract 15/60 from 40/25

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 15/60

40/25 - 15/60 is 27/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   40/25 = 40 × 12/25 × 12 = 480/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   15/60 = 15 × 5/60 × 5 = 75/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/300 - 75/300 = 480 - 75/300 = 405/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
6. In mixed form: 17/20

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