Answers

Subtract 63/40 from 6/75

1^st number: 6/75, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

6/75 - 63/40 is -299/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   6/75 = 6 × 8/75 × 8 = 48/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   63/40 = 63 × 15/40 × 15 = 945/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/600 - 945/600 = 48 - 945/600 = -897/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -299/200

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