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Subtract 3/40 from 35/15

1^st number: 2 5/15, 2^nd number: 3/40

35/15 - 3/40 is 271/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   35/15 = 35 × 8/15 × 8 = 280/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   3/40 = 3 × 3/40 × 3 = 9/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/120 - 9/120 = 280 - 9/120 = 271/120
5. In mixed form: 231/120

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