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Subtract 40/49 from 30/3

1^st number: 10 0/3, 2^nd number: 40/49

30/3 - 40/49 is 450/49.

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,
   30/3 = 30 × 49/3 × 49 = 1470/147
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
   40/49 = 40 × 3/49 × 3 = 120/147
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/147 - 120/147 = 1470 - 120/147 = 1350/147
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 450/49
6. In mixed form: 99/49

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