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Subtract 80/49 from 40/9

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 1 31/49

40/9 - 80/49 is 1240/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 49 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
   40/9 = 40 × 49/9 × 49 = 1960/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   80/49 = 80 × 9/49 × 9 = 720/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/441 - 720/441 = 1960 - 720/441 = 1240/441
5. In mixed form: 2358/441

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