Answers

Subtract 49/40 from 56/18

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

56/18 - 49/40 is 679/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
   56/18 = 56 × 20/18 × 20 = 1120/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   49/40 = 49 × 9/40 × 9 = 441/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/360 - 441/360 = 1120 - 441/360 = 679/360
5. In mixed form: 1319/360

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