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Subtract 40/35 from 35/48

1^st number: 35/48, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

35/48 - 40/35 is -139/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   35/48 = 35 × 35/48 × 35 = 1225/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
   40/35 = 40 × 48/35 × 48 = 1920/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/1680 - 1920/1680 = 1225 - 1920/1680 = -695/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/336

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