Answers

Subtract 35/42 from 42/40

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 35/42

42/40 - 35/42 is 13/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 42 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   42/40 = 42 × 21/40 × 21 = 882/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
   35/42 = 35 × 20/42 × 20 = 700/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/840 - 700/840 = 882 - 700/840 = 182/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/60

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