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Subtract 15/8 from 35/40

1^st number: 35/40, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

35/40 - 15/8 is -1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   35/40 = 35 × 1/40 × 1 = 35/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   15/8 = 15 × 5/8 × 5 = 75/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/40 - 75/40 = 35 - 75/40 = -40/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1

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