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Subtract 40/7 from 40/81

1^st number: 40/81, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

40/81 - 40/7 is -2960/567.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 7 is 567
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
   40/81 = 40 × 7/81 × 7 = 280/567
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
   40/7 = 40 × 81/7 × 81 = 3240/567
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/567 - 3240/567 = 280 - 3240/567 = -2960/567

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