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Subtract 14/45 from 40/7

1^st number: 5 5/7, 2^nd number: 14/45

40/7 - 14/45 is 1702/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
   40/7 = 40 × 45/7 × 45 = 1800/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   14/45 = 14 × 7/45 × 7 = 98/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1800/315 - 98/315 = 1800 - 98/315 = 1702/315
5. In mixed form: 5127/315

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