Answers

Subtract 60/35 from 75/40

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 1 25/35

75/40 - 60/35 is 9/56.

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,
   75/40 = 75 × 7/40 × 7 = 525/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   60/35 = 60 × 8/35 × 8 = 480/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/280 - 480/280 = 525 - 480/280 = 45/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/56

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