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Subtract 35/27 from 40/7

1^st number: 5 5/7, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

40/7 - 35/27 is 835/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
   40/7 = 40 × 27/7 × 27 = 1080/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   35/27 = 35 × 7/27 × 7 = 245/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/189 - 245/189 = 1080 - 245/189 = 835/189
5. In mixed form: 479/189

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