Answers

Subtract 40/36 from 14/40

1^st number: 14/40, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

14/40 - 40/36 is -137/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   40/36 = 40 × 10/36 × 10 = 400/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/360 - 400/360 = 126 - 400/360 = -274/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/180

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