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Subtract 40/5 from 5/56

1^st number: 5/56, 2^nd number: 8 0/5

5/56 - 40/5 is -443/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   40/5 = 40 × 56/5 × 56 = 2240/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/280 - 2240/280 = 25 - 2240/280 = -2215/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -443/56

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