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Subtract 40/27 from 5/7

1^st number: 5/7, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

5/7 - 40/27 is -145/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
   5/7 = 5 × 27/7 × 27 = 135/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   40/27 = 40 × 7/27 × 7 = 280/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/189 - 280/189 = 135 - 280/189 = -145/189

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