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Subtract 40/45 from 56/63

56/63 - 40/45 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   40/45 = 40 × 7/45 × 7 = 280/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/315 - 280/315 = 280 - 280/315 = 0/315
5. The answer is 0

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