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Subtract 49/40 from 1/36

1^st number: 1/36, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

1/36 - 49/40 is -431/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   1/36 = 1 × 10/36 × 10 = 10/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   49/40 = 49 × 9/40 × 9 = 441/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/360 - 441/360 = 10 - 441/360 = -431/360

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