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Subtract 14/6 from 9/40

1^st number: 9/40, 2^nd number: 2 2/6

9/40 - 14/6 is -253/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 6 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
   14/6 = 14 × 20/6 × 20 = 280/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/120 - 280/120 = 27 - 280/120 = -253/120

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