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Subtract 14/70 from 15/40

15/40 - 14/70 is 7/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   15/40 = 15 × 7/40 × 7 = 105/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   14/70 = 14 × 4/70 × 4 = 56/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/280 - 56/280 = 105 - 56/280 = 49/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/40

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