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Subtract 40/7 from 40/18

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

40/18 - 40/7 is -220/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   40/18 = 40 × 7/18 × 7 = 280/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
   40/7 = 40 × 18/7 × 18 = 720/126
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   280/126 - 720/126 = 280 - 720/126 = -440/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -220/63

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