Answers

Subtract 40/21 from 8/60

1^st number: 8/60, 2^nd number: 1 19/21

8/60 - 40/21 is -62/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 21 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   8/60 = 8 × 7/60 × 7 = 56/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
   40/21 = 40 × 20/21 × 20 = 800/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/420 - 800/420 = 56 - 800/420 = -744/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -62/35

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