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Subtract 40/16 from 35/15

1^st number: 2 5/15, 2^nd number: 2 8/16

35/15 - 40/16 is -1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   35/15 = 35 × 16/15 × 16 = 560/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   40/16 = 40 × 15/16 × 15 = 600/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/240 - 600/240 = 560 - 600/240 = -40/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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