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Subtract 4/35 from 40/15

1^st number: 2 10/15, 2^nd number: 4/35

40/15 - 4/35 is 268/105.

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,
   4/35 = 4 × 3/35 × 3 = 12/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/105 - 12/105 = 280 - 12/105 = 268/105
5. In mixed form: 258/105

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