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Subtract 2/40 from 40/70

40/70 - 2/40 is 73/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   40/70 = 40 × 4/70 × 4 = 160/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/280 - 14/280 = 160 - 14/280 = 146/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/140

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