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Subtract 14/20 from 35/40

35/40 - 14/20 is 7/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 20 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   35/40 = 35 × 1/40 × 1 = 35/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   14/20 = 14 × 2/20 × 2 = 28/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/40 - 28/40 = 35 - 28/40 = 7/40

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