Answers

Subtract 56/40 from 60/18

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

60/18 - 56/40 is 29/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
   60/18 = 60 × 20/18 × 20 = 1200/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   56/40 = 56 × 9/40 × 9 = 504/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/360 - 504/360 = 1200 - 504/360 = 696/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/15
6. In mixed form: 114/15

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