Answers

Subtract 40/25 from 60/18

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 1 15/25

60/18 - 40/25 is 26/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   60/18 = 60 × 25/18 × 25 = 1500/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   40/25 = 40 × 18/25 × 18 = 720/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1500/450 - 720/450 = 1500 - 720/450 = 780/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/15
6. In mixed form: 111/15

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