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Subtract 15/56 from 63/40

1^st number: 1 23/40, 2^nd number: 15/56

63/40 - 15/56 is 183/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   63/40 = 63 × 7/40 × 7 = 441/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/280 - 75/280 = 441 - 75/280 = 366/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 183/140
6. In mixed form: 143/140

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