Answers

Subtract 49/40 from 1/75

1^st number: 1/75, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

1/75 - 49/40 is -727/600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   1/75 = 1 × 8/75 × 8 = 8/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   49/40 = 49 × 15/40 × 15 = 735/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/600 - 735/600 = 8 - 735/600 = -727/600

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