Answers

Subtract 40/35 from 3/28

1^st number: 3/28, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

3/28 - 40/35 is -29/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   3/28 = 3 × 5/28 × 5 = 15/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   40/35 = 40 × 4/35 × 4 = 160/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/140 - 160/140 = 15 - 160/140 = -145/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/28

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