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Subtract 40/3 from 7/14

1^st number: 7/14, 2^nd number: 13 1/3

7/14 - 40/3 is -77/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 3 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   7/14 = 7 × 3/14 × 3 = 21/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
   40/3 = 40 × 14/3 × 14 = 560/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/42 - 560/42 = 21 - 560/42 = -539/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/6

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