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Subtract 2/56 from 40/84

40/84 - 2/56 is 37/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   40/84 = 40 × 2/84 × 2 = 80/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/168 - 6/168 = 80 - 6/168 = 74/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/84

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