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Subtract 24/42 from 40/35

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 24/42

40/35 - 24/42 is 4/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   40/35 = 40 × 6/35 × 6 = 240/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   24/42 = 24 × 5/42 × 5 = 120/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/210 - 120/210 = 240 - 120/210 = 120/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/7

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