Answers

Subtract 70/35 from 40/5

1^st number: 8 0/5, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

40/5 - 70/35 is 6/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   40/5 = 40 × 7/5 × 7 = 280/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   70/35 = 70 × 1/35 × 1 = 70/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/35 - 70/35 = 280 - 70/35 = 210/35
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/1

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