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Subtract 9/56 from 50/40

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 9/56

50/40 - 9/56 is 61/56.

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,
   9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/280 - 45/280 = 350 - 45/280 = 305/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/56
6. In mixed form: 15/56

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