Answers

Subtract 60/7 from 75/40

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 8 4/7

75/40 - 60/7 is -375/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 7 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 7 × 40 = 280,
   60/7 = 60 × 40/7 × 40 = 2400/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/280 - 2400/280 = 525 - 2400/280 = -1875/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -375/56

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