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Subtract 49/40 from 21/40

1^st number: 21/40, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

21/40 - 49/40 is -7/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   21/40 - 49/40 = 21 - 49/40 = -28/40
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/10

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