Answers

Subtract 45/56 from 50/40

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 45/56

50/40 - 45/56 is 25/56.

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,
   50/40 = 50 × 7/40 × 7 = 350/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/280 - 225/280 = 350 - 225/280 = 125/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/56

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