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Subtract 40/49 from 35/8

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 40/49

35/8 - 40/49 is 1395/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   35/8 = 35 × 49/8 × 49 = 1715/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   40/49 = 40 × 8/49 × 8 = 320/392
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   1715/392 - 320/392 = 1715 - 320/392 = 1395/392
5. In mixed form: 3219/392

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