Answers

Subtract 90/49 from 32/40

1^st number: 32/40, 2^nd number: 1 41/49

32/40 - 90/49 is -254/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   32/40 = 32 × 49/40 × 49 = 1568/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
   90/49 = 90 × 40/49 × 40 = 3600/1960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/1960 - 3600/1960 = 1568 - 3600/1960 = -2032/1960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -254/245

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