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Subtract 63/56 from 7/40

1^st number: 7/40, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

7/40 - 63/56 is -19/20.

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,
   7/40 = 7 × 7/40 × 7 = 49/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   63/56 = 63 × 5/56 × 5 = 315/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/280 - 315/280 = 49 - 315/280 = -266/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/20

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