Answers

Subtract 40/25 from 5/15

1^st number: 5/15, 2^nd number: 1 15/25

5/15 - 40/25 is -19/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   5/15 = 5 × 5/15 × 5 = 25/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   40/25 = 40 × 3/25 × 3 = 120/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/75 - 120/75 = 25 - 120/75 = -95/75
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/15

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