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Subtract 14/36 from 9/40

9/40 - 14/36 is -59/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   9/40 = 9 × 9/40 × 9 = 81/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   14/36 = 14 × 10/36 × 10 = 140/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/360 - 140/360 = 81 - 140/360 = -59/360

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