Answers

Subtract 7/40 from 75/6

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 7/40

75/6 - 7/40 is 493/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
   75/6 = 75 × 20/6 × 20 = 1500/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1500/120 - 21/120 = 1500 - 21/120 = 1479/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 493/40
6. In mixed form: 1213/40

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