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Subtract 7/36 from 40/7

1^st number: 5 5/7, 2^nd number: 7/36

40/7 - 7/36 is 1391/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
   40/7 = 40 × 36/7 × 36 = 1440/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   7/36 = 7 × 7/36 × 7 = 49/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/252 - 49/252 = 1440 - 49/252 = 1391/252
5. In mixed form: 5131/252

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