Answers

Subtract 75/40 from 63/12

1^st number: 5 3/12, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

63/12 - 75/40 is 27/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
   63/12 = 63 × 10/12 × 10 = 630/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/120 - 225/120 = 630 - 225/120 = 405/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/8
6. In mixed form: 33/8

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