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Subtract 40/7 from 45/2

1^st number: 22 1/2, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

45/2 - 40/7 is 235/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
   45/2 = 45 × 7/2 × 7 = 315/14
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
   40/7 = 40 × 2/7 × 2 = 80/14
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/14 - 80/14 = 315 - 80/14 = 235/14
5. In mixed form: 1611/14

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