Answers

Subtract 56/4 from 40/8

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 14 0/4

40/8 - 56/4 is -9/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 4 is 8
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   40/8 = 40 × 1/8 × 1 = 40/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
   56/4 = 56 × 2/4 × 2 = 112/8
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/8 - 112/8 = 40 - 112/8 = -72/8
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/1

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