Answers

Subtract 4/40 from 96/75

1^st number: 1 21/75, 2^nd number: 4/40

96/75 - 4/40 is 59/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   96/75 = 96 × 8/75 × 8 = 768/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   4/40 = 4 × 15/40 × 15 = 60/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   768/600 - 60/600 = 768 - 60/600 = 708/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/50
6. In mixed form: 19/50

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