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Subtract 40/7 from 5/40

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

5/40 - 40/7 is -313/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 7 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
   40/7 = 40 × 40/7 × 40 = 1600/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/280 - 1600/280 = 35 - 1600/280 = -1565/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -313/56

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