Answers

Subtract 49/64 from 60/40

1^st number: 1 20/40, 2^nd number: 49/64

60/40 - 49/64 is 47/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
   60/40 = 60 × 8/40 × 8 = 480/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   49/64 = 49 × 5/64 × 5 = 245/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/320 - 245/320 = 480 - 245/320 = 235/320
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/64

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