Answers

Subtract 15/10 from 40/35

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 1 5/10

40/35 - 15/10 is -5/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 10 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   40/35 = 40 × 2/35 × 2 = 80/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   15/10 = 15 × 7/10 × 7 = 105/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/70 - 105/70 = 80 - 105/70 = -25/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/14

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