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Subtract 40/49 from 20/3

1^st number: 6 2/3, 2^nd number: 40/49

20/3 - 40/49 is 860/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
   20/3 = 20 × 49/3 × 49 = 980/147
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
   40/49 = 40 × 3/49 × 3 = 120/147
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/147 - 120/147 = 980 - 120/147 = 860/147
5. In mixed form: 5125/147

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