Answers

Subtract 7/40 from 75/45

1^st number: 1 30/45, 2^nd number: 7/40

75/45 - 7/40 is 179/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   75/45 = 75 × 8/45 × 8 = 600/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   7/40 = 7 × 9/40 × 9 = 63/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/360 - 63/360 = 600 - 63/360 = 537/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/120
6. In mixed form: 159/120

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