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Subtract 40/70 from 56/3

1^st number: 18 2/3, 2^nd number: 40/70

56/3 - 40/70 is 380/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
   56/3 = 56 × 70/3 × 70 = 3920/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   40/70 = 40 × 3/70 × 3 = 120/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3920/210 - 120/210 = 3920 - 120/210 = 3800/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 380/21
6. In mixed form: 182/21

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