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Subtract 2/45 from 40/35

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 2/45

40/35 - 2/45 is 346/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   40/35 = 40 × 9/35 × 9 = 360/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/315 - 14/315 = 360 - 14/315 = 346/315
5. In mixed form: 131/315

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