Answers

Subtract 7/81 from 40/35

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 7/81

40/35 - 7/81 is 599/567.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
   40/35 = 40 × 81/35 × 81 = 3240/2835
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
   7/81 = 7 × 35/81 × 35 = 245/2835
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3240/2835 - 245/2835 = 3240 - 245/2835 = 2995/2835
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 599/567
6. In mixed form: 132/567

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