Answers

Subtract 63/40 from 6/15

1^st number: 6/15, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

6/15 - 63/40 is -47/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   6/15 = 6 × 8/15 × 8 = 48/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   63/40 = 63 × 3/40 × 3 = 189/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/120 - 189/120 = 48 - 189/120 = -141/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/40

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