Answers

Subtract 40/14 from 80/36

1^st number: 2 8/36, 2^nd number: 2 12/14

80/36 - 40/14 is -40/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 14 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   80/36 = 80 × 7/36 × 7 = 560/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
   40/14 = 40 × 18/14 × 18 = 720/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/252 - 720/252 = 560 - 720/252 = -160/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/63

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