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1 - 5/40 = n / d

If you are solving for n:

40/40 - 5/40 = n / d
35/40 = n/d
7/8 = n/d
n = 7d / 8

If you are solving for d:

40/40 - 5/40 = n / d
35/40 = n/d
7/8 = n/d
8/7 = d/n
d = 8n / 7
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