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Subtract 3/56 from 49/40

1^st number: 1 9/40, 2^nd number: 3/56

49/40 - 3/56 is 41/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   49/40 = 49 × 7/40 × 7 = 343/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/280 - 15/280 = 343 - 15/280 = 328/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/35
6. In mixed form: 16/35

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