Answers

Subtract 35/7 from 40/56

1^st number: 40/56, 2^nd number: 5 0/7

40/56 - 35/7 is -30/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 7 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   40/56 = 40 × 1/56 × 1 = 40/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   35/7 = 35 × 8/7 × 8 = 280/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/56 - 280/56 = 40 - 280/56 = -240/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -30/7

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