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Subtract 8/36 from 14/40

14/40 - 8/36 is 23/180.

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,
   8/36 = 8 × 10/36 × 10 = 80/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/360 - 80/360 = 126 - 80/360 = 46/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/180

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