Answers

Subtract 49/20 from 6/40

1^st number: 6/40, 2^nd number: 2 9/20

6/40 - 49/20 is -23/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 20 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   6/40 = 6 × 1/40 × 1 = 6/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   49/20 = 49 × 2/20 × 2 = 98/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/40 - 98/40 = 6 - 98/40 = -92/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/10

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