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Subtract 15/70 from 56/40

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 15/70

56/40 - 15/70 is 83/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   56/40 = 56 × 7/40 × 7 = 392/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   15/70 = 15 × 4/70 × 4 = 60/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/280 - 60/280 = 392 - 60/280 = 332/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/70
6. In mixed form: 113/70

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