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Subtract 40/12 from 14/15

1^st number: 14/15, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

14/15 - 40/12 is -12/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   14/15 = 14 × 4/15 × 4 = 56/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   40/12 = 40 × 5/12 × 5 = 200/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/60 - 200/60 = 56 - 200/60 = -144/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12/5

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