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Subtract 20/56 from 30/40

30/40 - 20/56 is 11/28.

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,
   30/40 = 30 × 7/40 × 7 = 210/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/280 - 100/280 = 210 - 100/280 = 110/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/28

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