Answers

Subtract 3/72 from 84/40

1^st number: 2 4/40, 2^nd number: 3/72

84/40 - 3/72 is 247/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   84/40 = 84 × 9/40 × 9 = 756/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/360 - 15/360 = 756 - 15/360 = 741/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 247/120
6. In mixed form: 27/120

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