Answers

Subtract 54/60 from 40/8

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 54/60

40/8 - 54/60 is 41/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 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 60 × 2 = 120,
   54/60 = 54 × 2/60 × 2 = 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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