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Subtract 6/40 from 63/14

1^st number: 4 7/14, 2^nd number: 6/40

63/14 - 6/40 is 87/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
   63/14 = 63 × 20/14 × 20 = 1260/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/280 - 42/280 = 1260 - 42/280 = 1218/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/20
6. In mixed form: 47/20

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