Answers

Subtract 75/40 from 35/6

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

35/6 - 75/40 is 95/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
   35/6 = 35 × 20/6 × 20 = 700/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/120 - 225/120 = 700 - 225/120 = 475/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/24
6. In mixed form: 323/24

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