Answers

Subtract 56/4 from 40/18

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 14 0/4

40/18 - 56/4 is -106/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 4 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   40/18 = 40 × 2/18 × 2 = 80/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   56/4 = 56 × 9/4 × 9 = 504/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/36 - 504/36 = 80 - 504/36 = -424/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -106/9

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