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Subtract 9/56 from 40/25

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 9/56

40/25 - 9/56 is 403/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   40/25 = 40 × 56/25 × 56 = 2240/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   9/56 = 9 × 25/56 × 25 = 225/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/1400 - 225/1400 = 2240 - 225/1400 = 2015/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 403/280
6. In mixed form: 1123/280

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