Answers

Subtract 2/30 from 42/40

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

42/40 - 2/30 is 59/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   2/30 = 2 × 4/30 × 4 = 8/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/120 - 8/120 = 126 - 8/120 = 118/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/60

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