Answers

Subtract 15/75 from 70/40

1^st number: 1 30/40, 2^nd number: 15/75

70/40 - 15/75 is 31/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   70/40 = 70 × 15/40 × 15 = 1050/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   15/75 = 15 × 8/75 × 8 = 120/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/600 - 120/600 = 1050 - 120/600 = 930/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/20
6. In mixed form: 111/20

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