Answers

Subtract 90/40 from 49/6

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 2 10/40

49/6 - 90/40 is 71/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
   49/6 = 49 × 20/6 × 20 = 980/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   90/40 = 90 × 3/40 × 3 = 270/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/120 - 270/120 = 980 - 270/120 = 710/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/12
6. In mixed form: 511/12

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