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Subtract 5/40 from 70/36

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 5/40

70/36 - 5/40 is 131/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   70/36 = 70 × 10/36 × 10 = 700/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   5/40 = 5 × 9/40 × 9 = 45/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/360 - 45/360 = 700 - 45/360 = 655/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/72
6. In mixed form: 159/72

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