Answers

Subtract 9/56 from 70/40

1^st number: 1 30/40, 2^nd number: 9/56

70/40 - 9/56 is 89/56.

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,
   70/40 = 70 × 7/40 × 7 = 490/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/280 - 45/280 = 490 - 45/280 = 445/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/56
6. In mixed form: 133/56

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