Answers

Subtract 40/25 from 36/14

1^st number: 2 8/14, 2^nd number: 1 15/25

36/14 - 40/25 is 34/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   36/14 = 36 × 25/14 × 25 = 900/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   40/25 = 40 × 14/25 × 14 = 560/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/350 - 560/350 = 900 - 560/350 = 340/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/35

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