Answers

Subtract 40/35 from 50/56

1^st number: 50/56, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

50/56 - 40/35 is -1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   40/35 = 40 × 8/35 × 8 = 320/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/280 - 320/280 = 250 - 320/280 = -70/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4

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