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Subtract 54/40 from 36/49

1^st number: 36/49, 2^nd number: 1 14/40

36/49 - 54/40 is -603/980.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
   36/49 = 36 × 40/49 × 40 = 1440/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   54/40 = 54 × 49/40 × 49 = 2646/1960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/1960 - 2646/1960 = 1440 - 2646/1960 = -1206/1960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -603/980

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