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Subtract 21/64 from 40/14

1^st number: 2 12/14, 2^nd number: 21/64

40/14 - 21/64 is 1133/448.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 64 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
   40/14 = 40 × 32/14 × 32 = 1280/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   21/64 = 21 × 7/64 × 7 = 147/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1280/448 - 147/448 = 1280 - 147/448 = 1133/448
5. In mixed form: 2237/448

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