Answers

Subtract 45/25 from 45/40

1^st number: 1 5/40, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

45/40 - 45/25 is -27/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   45/40 = 45 × 5/40 × 5 = 225/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   45/25 = 45 × 8/25 × 8 = 360/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/200 - 360/200 = 225 - 360/200 = -135/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/40

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