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Subtract 35/32 from 3/40

1^st number: 3/40, 2^nd number: 1 3/32

3/40 - 35/32 is -163/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   3/40 = 3 × 4/40 × 4 = 12/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   35/32 = 35 × 5/32 × 5 = 175/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/160 - 175/160 = 12 - 175/160 = -163/160

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