Answers

Subtract 60/27 from 40/25

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

40/25 - 60/27 is -28/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   40/25 = 40 × 27/25 × 27 = 1080/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   60/27 = 60 × 25/27 × 25 = 1500/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/675 - 1500/675 = 1080 - 1500/675 = -420/675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/45

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