Answers

Subtract 48/90 from 49/40

1^st number: 1 9/40, 2^nd number: 48/90

49/40 - 48/90 is 83/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   49/40 = 49 × 9/40 × 9 = 441/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   48/90 = 48 × 4/90 × 4 = 192/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/360 - 192/360 = 441 - 192/360 = 249/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/120

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