Answers

Subtract 8/40 from 56/6

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 8/40

56/6 - 8/40 is 137/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
   56/6 = 56 × 20/6 × 20 = 1120/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/120 - 24/120 = 1120 - 24/120 = 1096/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/15
6. In mixed form: 92/15

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