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Subtract 35/18 from 40/7

1^st number: 5 5/7, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

40/7 - 35/18 is 475/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
   40/7 = 40 × 18/7 × 18 = 720/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   35/18 = 35 × 7/18 × 7 = 245/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/126 - 245/126 = 720 - 245/126 = 475/126
5. In mixed form: 397/126

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