Subtract 3/49 from 50/40, Solve 1 10/40

Subtract 3/49 from 50/40

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 3/49

50/40 - 3/49 is 233/196.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
50/40 = 50 × 49/40 × 49 = 2450/1960
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
3/49 = 3 × 40/49 × 40 = 120/1960
Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/1960 - 120/1960 = 2450 - 120/1960 = 2330/1960
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/196
In mixed form: 137/196

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