Answers

Subtract 35/18 from 40/56

1^st number: 40/56, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

40/56 - 35/18 is -155/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   40/56 = 40 × 9/56 × 9 = 360/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   35/18 = 35 × 28/18 × 28 = 980/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/504 - 980/504 = 360 - 980/504 = -620/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -155/126

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