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Subtract 3/70 from 40/30

1^st number: 1 10/30, 2^nd number: 3/70

40/30 - 3/70 is 271/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   40/30 = 40 × 7/30 × 7 = 280/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   3/70 = 3 × 3/70 × 3 = 9/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/210 - 9/210 = 280 - 9/210 = 271/210
5. In mixed form: 161/210

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