Answers

Subtract 40/42 from 70/5

1^st number: 14 0/5, 2^nd number: 40/42

70/5 - 40/42 is 274/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
   70/5 = 70 × 42/5 × 42 = 2940/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   40/42 = 40 × 5/42 × 5 = 200/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2940/210 - 200/210 = 2940 - 200/210 = 2740/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 274/21
6. In mixed form: 131/21

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