Answers

Subtract 63/35 from 72/40

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 1 28/35

72/40 - 63/35 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   72/40 = 72 × 7/40 × 7 = 504/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   63/35 = 63 × 8/35 × 8 = 504/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/280 - 504/280 = 504 - 504/280 = 0/280
5. The answer is 0

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