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Subtract 63/35 from 40/56

1st number: 40/56, 2nd number: 1 28/35

40/56 - 63/35 is -38/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    63/35 = 63 × 8/35 × 8 = 504/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    200/280 - 504/280 = 200 - 504/280 = -304/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/35

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