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Subtract 81/49 from 40/4

1^st number: 10 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 32/49

40/4 - 81/49 is 409/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   40/4 = 40 × 49/4 × 49 = 1960/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   81/49 = 81 × 4/49 × 4 = 324/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/196 - 324/196 = 1960 - 324/196 = 1636/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 409/49
6. In mixed form: 817/49

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