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Subtract 56/4 from 40/28

1^st number: 1 12/28, 2^nd number: 14 0/4

40/28 - 56/4 is -88/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 4 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
   40/28 = 40 × 1/28 × 1 = 40/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   56/4 = 56 × 7/4 × 7 = 392/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/28 - 392/28 = 40 - 392/28 = -352/28
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -88/7

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