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Subtract 40/10 from 35/2

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

35/2 - 40/10 is 27/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 10 is 10
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
   35/2 = 35 × 5/2 × 5 = 175/10
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
   40/10 = 40 × 1/10 × 1 = 40/10
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/10 - 40/10 = 175 - 40/10 = 135/10
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/2
6. In mixed form: 131/2

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