Answers

Subtract 35/7 from 40/72

1^st number: 40/72, 2^nd number: 5 0/7

40/72 - 35/7 is -40/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 7 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   40/72 = 40 × 7/72 × 7 = 280/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
   35/7 = 35 × 72/7 × 72 = 2520/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/504 - 2520/504 = 280 - 2520/504 = -2240/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/9

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