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Subtract 56/35 from 2/5

1^st number: 2/5, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

2/5 - 56/35 is -6/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   2/5 = 2 × 7/5 × 7 = 14/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   56/35 = 56 × 1/35 × 1 = 56/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/35 - 56/35 = 14 - 56/35 = -42/35
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5

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