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Subtract 27/40 from 7/2

1^st number: 3 1/2, 2^nd number: 27/40

7/2 - 27/40 is 113/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
   7/2 = 7 × 20/2 × 20 = 140/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   27/40 = 27 × 1/40 × 1 = 27/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/40 - 27/40 = 140 - 27/40 = 113/40
5. In mixed form: 233/40

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