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Subtract 1/35 from 40/15

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 1/35

40/15 - 1/35 is 277/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    40/15 = 40 × 7/15 × 7 = 280/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    1/35 = 1 × 3/35 × 3 = 3/105
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/105 - 3/105 = 280 - 3/105 = 277/105
  5. In mixed form: 267/105

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