Answers

Subtract 63/40 from 60/6

1^st number: 10 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

60/6 - 63/40 is 337/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
   60/6 = 60 × 20/6 × 20 = 1200/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   63/40 = 63 × 3/40 × 3 = 189/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/120 - 189/120 = 1200 - 189/120 = 1011/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 337/40
6. In mixed form: 817/40

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