Answers

Subtract 40/56 from 36/25

1^st number: 1 11/25, 2^nd number: 40/56

36/25 - 40/56 is 127/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   36/25 = 36 × 56/25 × 56 = 2016/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   40/56 = 40 × 25/56 × 25 = 1000/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/1400 - 1000/1400 = 2016 - 1000/1400 = 1016/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/175

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