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Subtract 27/49 from 40/56

40/56 - 27/49 is 8/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   40/56 = 40 × 7/56 × 7 = 280/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   27/49 = 27 × 8/49 × 8 = 216/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/392 - 216/392 = 280 - 216/392 = 64/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/49

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