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Subtract 70/56 from 3/40

1^st number: 3/40, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

3/40 - 70/56 is -47/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   3/40 = 3 × 7/40 × 7 = 21/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   70/56 = 70 × 5/56 × 5 = 350/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/280 - 350/280 = 21 - 350/280 = -329/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/40

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