Answers

Subtract 63/40 from 75/25

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

75/25 - 63/40 is 57/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   75/25 = 75 × 8/25 × 8 = 600/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   63/40 = 63 × 5/40 × 5 = 315/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/200 - 315/200 = 600 - 315/200 = 285/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/40
6. In mixed form: 117/40

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