Answers

Subtract 40/14 from 30/35

1^st number: 30/35, 2^nd number: 2 12/14

30/35 - 40/14 is -2/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 14 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   30/35 = 30 × 2/35 × 2 = 60/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   40/14 = 40 × 5/14 × 5 = 200/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/70 - 200/70 = 60 - 200/70 = -140/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1

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