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Subtract 40/45 from 14/8

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 40/45

14/8 - 40/45 is 31/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   14/8 = 14 × 45/8 × 45 = 630/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   40/45 = 40 × 8/45 × 8 = 320/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/360 - 320/360 = 630 - 320/360 = 310/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/36

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