Answers

Subtract 18/60 from 56/40

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 18/60

56/40 - 18/60 is 11/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   56/40 = 56 × 3/40 × 3 = 168/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   18/60 = 18 × 2/60 × 2 = 36/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/120 - 36/120 = 168 - 36/120 = 132/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/10
6. In mixed form: 11/10

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