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Subtract 42/96 from 40/35

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 42/96

40/35 - 42/96 is 79/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
   40/35 = 40 × 96/35 × 96 = 3840/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   42/96 = 42 × 35/96 × 35 = 1470/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3840/3360 - 1470/3360 = 3840 - 1470/3360 = 2370/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/112

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