Answers

Subtract 35/7 from 40/8

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 5 0/7

40/8 - 35/7 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 7 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   40/8 = 40 × 7/8 × 7 = 280/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   35/7 = 35 × 8/7 × 8 = 280/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/56 - 280/56 = 280 - 280/56 = 0/56
5. The answer is 0

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