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Subtract 9/56 from 40/75

40/75 - 9/56 is 313/840.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   40/75 = 40 × 56/75 × 56 = 2240/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   9/56 = 9 × 75/56 × 75 = 675/4200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/4200 - 675/4200 = 2240 - 675/4200 = 1565/4200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 313/840

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