Answers

Subtract 84/40 from 49/14

1^st number: 3 7/14, 2^nd number: 2 4/40

49/14 - 84/40 is 7/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
   49/14 = 49 × 20/14 × 20 = 980/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   84/40 = 84 × 7/40 × 7 = 588/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/280 - 588/280 = 980 - 588/280 = 392/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
6. In mixed form: 12/5

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