Answers

Subtract 40/35 from 20/3

1^st number: 6 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

20/3 - 40/35 is 116/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
   20/3 = 20 × 35/3 × 35 = 700/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   40/35 = 40 × 3/35 × 3 = 120/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/105 - 120/105 = 700 - 120/105 = 580/105
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 116/21
6. In mixed form: 511/21

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