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Subtract 40/70 from 40/36

1^st number: 1 4/36, 2^nd number: 40/70

40/36 - 40/70 is 34/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   40/36 = 40 × 35/36 × 35 = 1400/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
   40/70 = 40 × 18/70 × 18 = 720/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/1260 - 720/1260 = 1400 - 720/1260 = 680/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/63

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