Answers

Subtract 20/49 from 70/40

1^st number: 1 30/40, 2^nd number: 20/49

70/40 - 20/49 is 263/196.

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,
   70/40 = 70 × 49/40 × 49 = 3430/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
   20/49 = 20 × 40/49 × 40 = 800/1960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/1960 - 800/1960 = 3430 - 800/1960 = 2630/1960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 263/196
6. In mixed form: 167/196

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