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Subtract 3/49 from 6/40

6/40 - 3/49 is 87/980.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    6/40 = 6 × 49/40 × 49 = 294/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
    3/49 = 3 × 40/49 × 40 = 120/1960
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    294/1960 - 120/1960 = 294 - 120/1960 = 174/1960
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/980

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