Answers

Subtract 15/60 from 40/30

1^st number: 1 10/30, 2^nd number: 15/60

40/30 - 15/60 is 13/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   40/30 = 40 × 2/30 × 2 = 80/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/60 - 15/60 = 80 - 15/60 = 65/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/12
6. In mixed form: 11/12

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