Answers

Subtract 40/36 from 14/5

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

14/5 - 40/36 is 76/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
   14/5 = 14 × 36/5 × 36 = 504/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/180 - 200/180 = 504 - 200/180 = 304/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/45
6. In mixed form: 131/45

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