Answers

Subtract 63/40 from 49/56

1^st number: 49/56, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

49/56 - 63/40 is -7/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   49/56 = 49 × 5/56 × 5 = 245/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   63/40 = 63 × 7/40 × 7 = 441/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/280 - 441/280 = 245 - 441/280 = -196/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/10

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