Answers

Subtract 45/30 from 40/35

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 1 15/30

40/35 - 45/30 is -5/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 30 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 30 × 7 = 210,
   45/30 = 45 × 7/30 × 7 = 315/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/210 - 315/210 = 240 - 315/210 = -75/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/14

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