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Subtract 40/9 from 48/14

1^st number: 3 6/14, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

48/14 - 40/9 is -64/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 9 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
   48/14 = 48 × 9/14 × 9 = 432/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   40/9 = 40 × 14/9 × 14 = 560/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/126 - 560/126 = 432 - 560/126 = -128/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -64/63

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