Answers

Subtract 49/40 from 3/80

1^st number: 3/80, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

3/80 - 49/40 is -19/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 40 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   3/80 = 3 × 1/80 × 1 = 3/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   49/40 = 49 × 2/40 × 2 = 98/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/80 - 98/80 = 3 - 98/80 = -95/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/16

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