Answers

Subtract 10/25 from 84/40

1^st number: 2 4/40, 2^nd number: 10/25

84/40 - 10/25 is 17/10.

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,
   84/40 = 84 × 5/40 × 5 = 420/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   10/25 = 10 × 8/25 × 8 = 80/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/200 - 80/200 = 420 - 80/200 = 340/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/10
6. In mixed form: 17/10

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