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Subtract 70/56 from 40/5

1^st number: 8 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

40/5 - 70/56 is 27/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   40/5 = 40 × 56/5 × 56 = 2240/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   70/56 = 70 × 5/56 × 5 = 350/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/280 - 350/280 = 2240 - 350/280 = 1890/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/4
6. In mixed form: 63/4

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