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Subtract 42/40 from 35/3

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 1 2/40

35/3 - 42/40 is 637/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    35/3 = 35 × 40/3 × 40 = 1400/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1400/120 - 126/120 = 1400 - 126/120 = 1274/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 637/60
  6. In mixed form: 1037/60

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