Answers

Subtract 75/30 from 40/25

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 2 15/30

40/25 - 75/30 is -9/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   40/25 = 40 × 6/25 × 6 = 240/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   75/30 = 75 × 5/30 × 5 = 375/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/150 - 375/150 = 240 - 375/150 = -135/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/10

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