Answers

Subtract 40/49 from 20/18

1^st number: 1 2/18, 2^nd number: 40/49

20/18 - 40/49 is 130/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   20/18 = 20 × 49/18 × 49 = 980/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   40/49 = 40 × 18/49 × 18 = 720/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/882 - 720/882 = 980 - 720/882 = 260/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 130/441

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