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Subtract 40/10 from 49/25

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

49/25 - 40/10 is -51/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 10 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   49/25 = 49 × 2/25 × 2 = 98/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   40/10 = 40 × 5/10 × 5 = 200/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/50 - 200/50 = 98 - 200/50 = -102/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/25

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