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Subtract 49/80 from 40/28

1^st number: 1 12/28, 2^nd number: 49/80

40/28 - 49/80 is 457/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
   40/28 = 40 × 20/28 × 20 = 800/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   49/80 = 49 × 7/80 × 7 = 343/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/560 - 343/560 = 800 - 343/560 = 457/560

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