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Subtract 3/40 from 49/32

1^st number: 1 17/32, 2^nd number: 3/40

49/32 - 3/40 is 233/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   49/32 = 49 × 5/32 × 5 = 245/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   3/40 = 3 × 4/40 × 4 = 12/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/160 - 12/160 = 245 - 12/160 = 233/160
5. In mixed form: 173/160

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