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Subtract 24/70 from 75/40

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 24/70

75/40 - 24/70 is 429/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   75/40 = 75 × 7/40 × 7 = 525/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   24/70 = 24 × 4/70 × 4 = 96/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/280 - 96/280 = 525 - 96/280 = 429/280
5. In mixed form: 1149/280

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