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Subtract 40/35 from 12/5

1^st number: 2 2/5, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

12/5 - 40/35 is 44/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   12/5 = 12 × 7/5 × 7 = 84/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   40/35 = 40 × 1/35 × 1 = 40/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/35 - 40/35 = 84 - 40/35 = 44/35
5. In mixed form: 19/35

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