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Subtract 40/36 from 2/3

1^st number: 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

2/3 - 40/36 is -4/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
   2/3 = 2 × 12/3 × 12 = 24/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   40/36 = 40 × 1/36 × 1 = 40/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/36 - 40/36 = 24 - 40/36 = -16/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/9

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