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Subtract 70/75 from 14/40

14/40 - 70/75 is -7/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   14/40 = 14 × 15/40 × 15 = 210/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   70/75 = 70 × 8/75 × 8 = 560/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/600 - 560/600 = 210 - 560/600 = -350/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12

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