Answers

Subtract 35/5 from 40/12

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 7 0/5

40/12 - 35/5 is -11/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   40/12 = 40 × 5/12 × 5 = 200/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   35/5 = 35 × 12/5 × 12 = 420/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/60 - 420/60 = 200 - 420/60 = -220/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/3

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