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Subtract 49/40 from 10/25

1st number: 10/25, 2nd number: 1 9/40

10/25 - 49/40 is -33/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 40 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    10/25 = 10 × 8/25 × 8 = 80/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    49/40 = 49 × 5/40 × 5 = 245/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/200 - 245/200 = 80 - 245/200 = -165/200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/40

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