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Subtract 35/40 from 42/9

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 35/40

42/9 - 35/40 is 91/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
   42/9 = 42 × 40/9 × 40 = 1680/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/360 - 315/360 = 1680 - 315/360 = 1365/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/24
6. In mixed form: 319/24

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