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Subtract 35/40 from 45/25

1^st number: 1 20/25, 2^nd number: 35/40

45/25 - 35/40 is 37/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   45/25 = 45 × 8/25 × 8 = 360/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   35/40 = 35 × 5/40 × 5 = 175/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/200 - 175/200 = 360 - 175/200 = 185/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/40

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