Answers

Subtract 63/49 from 40/8

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 1 14/49

40/8 - 63/49 is 26/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   40/8 = 40 × 49/8 × 49 = 1960/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   63/49 = 63 × 8/49 × 8 = 504/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/392 - 504/392 = 1960 - 504/392 = 1456/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/7
6. In mixed form: 35/7

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