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Subtract 49/80 from 40/7

1^st number: 5 5/7, 2^nd number: 49/80

40/7 - 49/80 is 2857/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
   40/7 = 40 × 80/7 × 80 = 3200/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   49/80 = 49 × 7/80 × 7 = 343/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3200/560 - 343/560 = 3200 - 343/560 = 2857/560
5. In mixed form: 557/560

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