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Subtract 56/28 from 40/28

1^st number: 1 12/28, 2^nd number: 2 0/28

40/28 - 56/28 is -4/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   40/28 - 56/28 = 40 - 56/28 = -16/28
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/7

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