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Subtract 5/70 from 40/75

40/75 - 5/70 is 97/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 70 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   40/75 = 40 × 14/75 × 14 = 560/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
   5/70 = 5 × 15/70 × 15 = 75/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/1050 - 75/1050 = 560 - 75/1050 = 485/1050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/210

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