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Subtract 10/56 from 40/60

40/60 - 10/56 is 41/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   40/60 = 40 × 14/60 × 14 = 560/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   10/56 = 10 × 15/56 × 15 = 150/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/840 - 150/840 = 560 - 150/840 = 410/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/84

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