Answers

Subtract 16/30 from 63/40

1^st number: 1 23/40, 2^nd number: 16/30

63/40 - 16/30 is 25/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   63/40 = 63 × 3/40 × 3 = 189/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/120 - 64/120 = 189 - 64/120 = 125/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/24
6. In mixed form: 11/24

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