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Subtract 35/40 from 1/56

1/56 - 35/40 is -6/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   35/40 = 35 × 7/40 × 7 = 245/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/280 - 245/280 = 5 - 245/280 = -240/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/7

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