Answers

Subtract 56/40 from 42/32

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

42/32 - 56/40 is -7/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   56/40 = 56 × 4/40 × 4 = 224/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/160 - 224/160 = 210 - 224/160 = -14/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/80

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