Answers

Subtract 40/35 from 60/63

1^st number: 60/63, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

60/63 - 40/35 is -4/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 35 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   60/63 = 60 × 5/63 × 5 = 300/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   40/35 = 40 × 9/35 × 9 = 360/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/315 - 360/315 = 300 - 360/315 = -60/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/21

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