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Subtract 40/35 from 40/27

1^st number: 1 13/27, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

40/27 - 40/35 is 64/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 35 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   40/27 = 40 × 35/27 × 35 = 1400/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   40/35 = 40 × 27/35 × 27 = 1080/945
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/945 - 1080/945 = 1400 - 1080/945 = 320/945
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/189

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