Answers

Subtract 56/40 from 40/72

1^st number: 40/72, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

40/72 - 56/40 is -38/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   56/40 = 56 × 9/40 × 9 = 504/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/360 - 504/360 = 200 - 504/360 = -304/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/45

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