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Subtract 40/49 from 5/56

5/56 - 40/49 is -285/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   5/56 = 5 × 7/56 × 7 = 35/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   40/49 = 40 × 8/49 × 8 = 320/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/392 - 320/392 = 35 - 320/392 = -285/392

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