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Subtract 8/35 from 15/40

15/40 - 8/35 is 41/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   15/40 = 15 × 7/40 × 7 = 105/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   8/35 = 8 × 8/35 × 8 = 64/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/280 - 64/280 = 105 - 64/280 = 41/280

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