Answers

Subtract 40/35 from 40/18

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

40/18 - 40/35 is 68/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   40/18 = 40 × 35/18 × 35 = 1400/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   40/35 = 40 × 18/35 × 18 = 720/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/630 - 720/630 = 1400 - 720/630 = 680/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/63
6. In mixed form: 15/63

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