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Subtract 56/80 from 40/18

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 56/80

40/18 - 56/80 is 137/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
   40/18 = 40 × 40/18 × 40 = 1600/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   56/80 = 56 × 9/80 × 9 = 504/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1600/720 - 504/720 = 1600 - 504/720 = 1096/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/90
6. In mixed form: 147/90

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