Answers

Subtract 40/60 from 72/35

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 40/60

72/35 - 40/60 is 146/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   72/35 = 72 × 12/35 × 12 = 864/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   40/60 = 40 × 7/60 × 7 = 280/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   864/420 - 280/420 = 864 - 280/420 = 584/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 146/105
6. In mixed form: 141/105

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