Answers

Subtract 63/40 from 56/7

1^st number: 8 0/7, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

56/7 - 63/40 is 257/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
   56/7 = 56 × 40/7 × 40 = 2240/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   63/40 = 63 × 7/40 × 7 = 441/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/280 - 441/280 = 2240 - 441/280 = 1799/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 257/40
6. In mixed form: 617/40

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