Answers

Subtract 45/84 from 40/35

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 45/84

40/35 - 45/84 is 17/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   40/35 = 40 × 12/35 × 12 = 480/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   45/84 = 45 × 5/84 × 5 = 225/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/420 - 225/420 = 480 - 225/420 = 255/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/28

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