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Subtract 9/56 from 40/35

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 9/56

40/35 - 9/56 is 55/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   40/35 = 40 × 8/35 × 8 = 320/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/280 - 45/280 = 320 - 45/280 = 275/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/56

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