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Subtract 56/64 from 40/14

1^st number: 2 12/14, 2^nd number: 56/64

40/14 - 56/64 is 111/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 64 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
   40/14 = 40 × 32/14 × 32 = 1280/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   56/64 = 56 × 7/64 × 7 = 392/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1280/448 - 392/448 = 1280 - 392/448 = 888/448
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/56
6. In mixed form: 155/56

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