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Subtract 6/35 from 40/25

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 6/35

40/25 - 6/35 is 10/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   40/25 = 40 × 7/25 × 7 = 280/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
   6/35 = 6 × 5/35 × 5 = 30/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/175 - 30/175 = 280 - 30/175 = 250/175
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
6. In mixed form: 13/7

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