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Subtract 15/70 from 40/60

40/60 - 15/70 is 19/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   40/60 = 40 × 7/60 × 7 = 280/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   15/70 = 15 × 6/70 × 6 = 90/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/420 - 90/420 = 280 - 90/420 = 190/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/42

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