Answers

Subtract 36/40 from 56/25

1^st number: 2 6/25, 2^nd number: 36/40

56/25 - 36/40 is 67/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   56/25 = 56 × 8/25 × 8 = 448/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   36/40 = 36 × 5/40 × 5 = 180/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/200 - 180/200 = 448 - 180/200 = 268/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/50
6. In mixed form: 117/50

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