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Subtract 3/40 from 35/56

35/56 - 3/40 is 11/20.

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,
   35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   3/40 = 3 × 7/40 × 7 = 21/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/280 - 21/280 = 175 - 21/280 = 154/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/20

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