Answers

Subtract 45/16 from 40/75

1^st number: 40/75, 2^nd number: 2 13/16

40/75 - 45/16 is -547/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   40/75 = 40 × 16/75 × 16 = 640/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
   45/16 = 45 × 75/16 × 75 = 3375/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   640/1200 - 3375/1200 = 640 - 3375/1200 = -2735/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -547/240

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