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Subtract 12/56 from 40/36

1^st number: 1 4/36, 2^nd number: 12/56

40/36 - 12/56 is 113/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   40/36 = 40 × 14/36 × 14 = 560/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/504 - 108/504 = 560 - 108/504 = 452/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/126

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