Answers

Subtract 40/25 from 75/9

1^st number: 8 3/9, 2^nd number: 1 15/25

75/9 - 40/25 is 101/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   75/9 = 75 × 25/9 × 25 = 1875/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   40/25 = 40 × 9/25 × 9 = 360/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1875/225 - 360/225 = 1875 - 360/225 = 1515/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/15
6. In mixed form: 611/15

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