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Subtract 2/40 from 75/14

1^st number: 5 5/14, 2^nd number: 2/40

75/14 - 2/40 is 743/140.

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,
   75/14 = 75 × 20/14 × 20 = 1500/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1500/280 - 14/280 = 1500 - 14/280 = 1486/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 743/140
6. In mixed form: 543/140

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