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Subtract 40/14 from 5/32

1^st number: 5/32, 2^nd number: 2 12/14

5/32 - 40/14 is -605/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 14 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   5/32 = 5 × 7/32 × 7 = 35/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
   40/14 = 40 × 16/14 × 16 = 640/224
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/224 - 640/224 = 35 - 640/224 = -605/224

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