Answers

Subtract 27/30 from 40/8

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 27/30

40/8 - 27/30 is 41/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   40/8 = 40 × 15/8 × 15 = 600/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   27/30 = 27 × 4/30 × 4 = 108/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/120 - 108/120 = 600 - 108/120 = 492/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/10
6. In mixed form: 41/10

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