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Subtract 5/40 from 50/56

50/56 - 5/40 is 43/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 40 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 40 × 7 = 280,
   5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/280 - 35/280 = 250 - 35/280 = 215/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/56

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