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Subtract 60/10 from 49/40

1^st number: 1 9/40, 2^nd number: 6 0/10

49/40 - 60/10 is -191/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 10 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   49/40 = 49 × 1/40 × 1 = 49/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
   60/10 = 60 × 4/10 × 4 = 240/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/40 - 240/40 = 49 - 240/40 = -191/40

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