Answers

Subtract 40/30 from 72/35

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

72/35 - 40/30 is 76/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   72/35 = 72 × 6/35 × 6 = 432/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   40/30 = 40 × 7/30 × 7 = 280/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/210 - 280/210 = 432 - 280/210 = 152/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/105

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