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Subtract 2/49 from 7/40

7/40 - 2/49 is 263/1960.

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,
   7/40 = 7 × 49/40 × 49 = 343/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
   2/49 = 2 × 40/49 × 40 = 80/1960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/1960 - 80/1960 = 343 - 80/1960 = 263/1960

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