Answers

Subtract 24/30 from 49/40

1^st number: 1 9/40, 2^nd number: 24/30

49/40 - 24/30 is 17/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   49/40 = 49 × 3/40 × 3 = 147/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   24/30 = 24 × 4/30 × 4 = 96/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/120 - 96/120 = 147 - 96/120 = 51/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/40

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