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Subtract 9/40 from 35/90

35/90 - 9/40 is 59/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   35/90 = 35 × 4/90 × 4 = 140/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   9/40 = 9 × 9/40 × 9 = 81/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/360 - 81/360 = 140 - 81/360 = 59/360

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