Answers

Subtract 4/36 from 56/40

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 4/36

56/40 - 4/36 is 58/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   56/40 = 56 × 9/40 × 9 = 504/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   4/36 = 4 × 10/36 × 10 = 40/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/360 - 40/360 = 504 - 40/360 = 464/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/45
6. In mixed form: 113/45

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