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Subtract 40/18 from 1/14

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

1/14 - 40/18 is -271/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
   1/14 = 1 × 9/14 × 9 = 9/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   40/18 = 40 × 7/18 × 7 = 280/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/126 - 280/126 = 9 - 280/126 = -271/126

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