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Subtract 2/10 from 56/40

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 2/10

56/40 - 2/10 is 6/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 10 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   56/40 = 56 × 1/40 × 1 = 56/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
   2/10 = 2 × 4/10 × 4 = 8/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/40 - 8/40 = 56 - 8/40 = 48/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
6. In mixed form: 11/5

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