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Subtract 2/56 from 40/20

1^st number: 2 0/20, 2^nd number: 2/56

40/20 - 2/56 is 55/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   40/20 = 40 × 14/20 × 14 = 560/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/280 - 10/280 = 560 - 10/280 = 550/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/28
6. In mixed form: 127/28

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