Answers

Subtract 70/40 from 60/7

1^st number: 8 4/7, 2^nd number: 1 30/40

60/7 - 70/40 is 191/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
   60/7 = 60 × 40/7 × 40 = 2400/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   70/40 = 70 × 7/40 × 7 = 490/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2400/280 - 490/280 = 2400 - 490/280 = 1910/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/28
6. In mixed form: 623/28

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