Answers

Subtract 40/10 from 10/35

1^st number: 10/35, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

10/35 - 40/10 is -26/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 10 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   10/35 = 10 × 2/35 × 2 = 20/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   40/10 = 40 × 7/10 × 7 = 280/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/70 - 280/70 = 20 - 280/70 = -260/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/7

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