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Subtract 36/49 from 40/20

1^st number: 2 0/20, 2^nd number: 36/49

40/20 - 36/49 is 62/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   40/20 = 40 × 49/20 × 49 = 1960/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
   36/49 = 36 × 20/49 × 20 = 720/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/980 - 720/980 = 1960 - 720/980 = 1240/980
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/49
6. In mixed form: 113/49

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