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Subtract 40/27 from 14/80

1^st number: 14/80, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

14/80 - 40/27 is -1411/1080.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 27 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   14/80 = 14 × 27/80 × 27 = 378/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
   40/27 = 40 × 80/27 × 80 = 3200/2160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/2160 - 3200/2160 = 378 - 3200/2160 = -2822/2160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1411/1080

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