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Subtract 40/14 from 5/8

1^st number: 5/8, 2^nd number: 2 12/14

5/8 - 40/14 is -125/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 14 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   5/8 = 5 × 7/8 × 7 = 35/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   40/14 = 40 × 4/14 × 4 = 160/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/56 - 160/56 = 35 - 160/56 = -125/56

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