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Subtract 40/63 from 56/5

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 40/63

56/5 - 40/63 is 3328/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   56/5 = 56 × 63/5 × 63 = 3528/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   40/63 = 40 × 5/63 × 5 = 200/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/315 - 200/315 = 3528 - 200/315 = 3328/315
5. In mixed form: 10178/315

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