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Subtract 7/40 from 35/18

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 7/40

35/18 - 7/40 is 637/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
   35/18 = 35 × 20/18 × 20 = 700/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   7/40 = 7 × 9/40 × 9 = 63/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/360 - 63/360 = 700 - 63/360 = 637/360
5. In mixed form: 1277/360

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