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Subtract 40/32 from 49/9

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 1 8/32

49/9 - 40/32 is 151/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   49/9 = 49 × 32/9 × 32 = 1568/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   40/32 = 40 × 9/32 × 9 = 360/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/288 - 360/288 = 1568 - 360/288 = 1208/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/36
6. In mixed form: 47/36

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