Answers

Subtract 21/25 from 80/40

1^st number: 2 0/40, 2^nd number: 21/25

80/40 - 21/25 is 29/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   80/40 = 80 × 5/40 × 5 = 400/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   21/25 = 21 × 8/25 × 8 = 168/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/200 - 168/200 = 400 - 168/200 = 232/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/25
6. In mixed form: 14/25

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