Answers

Subtract 60/30 from 40/60

1^st number: 40/60, 2^nd number: 2 0/30

40/60 - 60/30 is -4/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   60/30 = 60 × 2/30 × 2 = 120/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/60 - 120/60 = 40 - 120/60 = -80/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3

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