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Subtract 4/40 from 56/90

56/90 - 4/40 is 47/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   56/90 = 56 × 4/90 × 4 = 224/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/360 - 36/360 = 224 - 36/360 = 188/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/90

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