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Subtract 45/56 from 40/10

1^st number: 4 0/10, 2^nd number: 45/56

40/10 - 45/56 is 179/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   40/10 = 40 × 28/10 × 28 = 1120/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/280 - 225/280 = 1120 - 225/280 = 895/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/56
6. In mixed form: 311/56

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