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Subtract 2/40 from 56/40

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

56/40 - 2/40 is 27/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   56/40 - 2/40 = 56 - 2/40 = 54/40
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
3. In mixed form: 17/20

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