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Subtract 9/84 from 36/40

36/40 - 9/84 is 111/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 84 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   36/40 = 36 × 21/40 × 21 = 756/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
   9/84 = 9 × 10/84 × 10 = 90/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/840 - 90/840 = 756 - 90/840 = 666/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/140

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