Answers

Subtract 40/28 from 60/42

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 1 12/28

60/42 - 40/28 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   60/42 = 60 × 2/42 × 2 = 120/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   40/28 = 40 × 3/28 × 3 = 120/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/84 - 120/84 = 120 - 120/84 = 0/84
5. The answer is 0

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