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Subtract 2/50 from 56/40

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 2/50

56/40 - 2/50 is 34/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   56/40 = 56 × 5/40 × 5 = 280/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   2/50 = 2 × 4/50 × 4 = 8/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/200 - 8/200 = 280 - 8/200 = 272/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/25
6. In mixed form: 19/25

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