Answers

Subtract 84/75 from 5/40

1^st number: 5/40, 2^nd number: 1 9/75

5/40 - 84/75 is -199/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   5/40 = 5 × 15/40 × 15 = 75/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   84/75 = 84 × 8/75 × 8 = 672/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/600 - 672/600 = 75 - 672/600 = -597/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -199/200

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