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Subtract 40/14 from 9/25

1^st number: 9/25, 2^nd number: 2 12/14

9/25 - 40/14 is -437/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   9/25 = 9 × 14/25 × 14 = 126/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   40/14 = 40 × 25/14 × 25 = 1000/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/350 - 1000/350 = 126 - 1000/350 = -874/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -437/175

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