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Subtract 40/18 from 14/16

1^st number: 14/16, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

14/16 - 40/18 is -97/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   14/16 = 14 × 9/16 × 9 = 126/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   40/18 = 40 × 8/18 × 8 = 320/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/144 - 320/144 = 126 - 320/144 = -194/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/72

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