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Subtract 40/56 from 80/9

1^st number: 8 8/9, 2^nd number: 40/56

80/9 - 40/56 is 515/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
   80/9 = 80 × 56/9 × 56 = 4480/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   40/56 = 40 × 9/56 × 9 = 360/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4480/504 - 360/504 = 4480 - 360/504 = 4120/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 515/63
6. In mixed form: 811/63

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