Answers

Subtract 49/40 from 15/56

1^st number: 15/56, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

15/56 - 49/40 is -67/70.

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,
   15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   49/40 = 49 × 7/40 × 7 = 343/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/280 - 343/280 = 75 - 343/280 = -268/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/70

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