Answers

Subtract 8/5 from 40/75

1^st number: 40/75, 2^nd number: 1 3/5

40/75 - 8/5 is -16/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 5 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   40/75 = 40 × 1/75 × 1 = 40/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
   8/5 = 8 × 15/5 × 15 = 120/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/75 - 120/75 = 40 - 120/75 = -80/75
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/15

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