Answers

Subtract 35/14 from 40/80

1^st number: 40/80, 2^nd number: 2 7/14

40/80 - 35/14 is -2/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 14 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   40/80 = 40 × 7/80 × 7 = 280/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
   35/14 = 35 × 40/14 × 40 = 1400/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/560 - 1400/560 = 280 - 1400/560 = -1120/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1

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