Answers

Subtract 5/30 from 84/40

1^st number: 2 4/40, 2^nd number: 5/30

84/40 - 5/30 is 29/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   84/40 = 84 × 3/40 × 3 = 252/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   5/30 = 5 × 4/30 × 4 = 20/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/120 - 20/120 = 252 - 20/120 = 232/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/15
6. In mixed form: 114/15

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