Answers

Subtract 20/36 from 40/25

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 20/36

40/25 - 20/36 is 47/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   40/25 = 40 × 36/25 × 36 = 1440/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   20/36 = 20 × 25/36 × 25 = 500/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/900 - 500/900 = 1440 - 500/900 = 940/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/45
6. In mixed form: 12/45

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