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Subtract 40/75 from 1/14

1/14 - 40/75 is -97/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 75 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
   1/14 = 1 × 75/14 × 75 = 75/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   40/75 = 40 × 14/75 × 14 = 560/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/1050 - 560/1050 = 75 - 560/1050 = -485/1050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/210

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