Answers

Subtract 75/40 from 35/8

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

35/8 - 75/40 is 5/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   35/8 = 35 × 5/8 × 5 = 175/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   75/40 = 75 × 1/40 × 1 = 75/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/40 - 75/40 = 175 - 75/40 = 100/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
6. In mixed form: 21/2

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