Answers

Subtract 2/25 from 60/40

1^st number: 1 20/40, 2^nd number: 2/25

60/40 - 2/25 is 71/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   60/40 = 60 × 5/40 × 5 = 300/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   2/25 = 2 × 8/25 × 8 = 16/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/200 - 16/200 = 300 - 16/200 = 284/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/50
6. In mixed form: 121/50

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