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Subtract 49/72 from 40/10

1^st number: 4 0/10, 2^nd number: 49/72

40/10 - 49/72 is 239/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   40/10 = 40 × 36/10 × 36 = 1440/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/360 - 245/360 = 1440 - 245/360 = 1195/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/72
6. In mixed form: 323/72

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