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Subtract 2/40 from 75/35

1^st number: 2 5/35, 2^nd number: 2/40

75/35 - 2/40 is 293/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   75/35 = 75 × 8/35 × 8 = 600/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/280 - 14/280 = 600 - 14/280 = 586/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 293/140
6. In mixed form: 213/140

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