Answers

Subtract 20/40 from 75/60

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 20/40

75/60 - 20/40 is 3/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   75/60 = 75 × 2/60 × 2 = 150/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   20/40 = 20 × 3/40 × 3 = 60/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/120 - 60/120 = 150 - 60/120 = 90/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/4

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