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Subtract 40/14 from 80/3

1^st number: 26 2/3, 2^nd number: 2 12/14

80/3 - 40/14 is 500/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 14 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
   80/3 = 80 × 14/3 × 14 = 1120/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   40/14 = 40 × 3/14 × 3 = 120/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/42 - 120/42 = 1120 - 120/42 = 1000/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 500/21
6. In mixed form: 2317/21

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