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Subtract 5/60 from 40/35

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 5/60

40/35 - 5/60 is 89/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 60 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 60 × 7 = 420,
   5/60 = 5 × 7/60 × 7 = 35/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/420 - 35/420 = 480 - 35/420 = 445/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/84
6. In mixed form: 15/84

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