Subtract-3/7-2/5

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To subtract these fractions, you need a common denominator. The common denominator between 7 and 5 is 35.

Converting the fractions to have a denominator of 35, we get:

3/7 = (3*5)/(7*5) = 15/35

2/5 = (2*7)/(5*7) = 14/35

Now, we can subtract the fractions:

15/35 - 14/35 = (15-14)/35 = 1/35

Therefore, the result is 1/35.