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Subtract 7/70 from 14/40

14/40 - 7/70 is 1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   14/40 = 14 × 7/40 × 7 = 98/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   7/70 = 7 × 4/70 × 4 = 28/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/280 - 28/280 = 98 - 28/280 = 70/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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