Answers

Subtract 70/30 from 40/75

1^st number: 40/75, 2^nd number: 2 10/30

40/75 - 70/30 is -9/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   70/30 = 70 × 5/30 × 5 = 350/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/150 - 350/150 = 80 - 350/150 = -270/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/5

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