Answers

Subtract 49/30 from 8/40

1^st number: 8/40, 2^nd number: 1 19/30

8/40 - 49/30 is -43/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   49/30 = 49 × 4/30 × 4 = 196/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/120 - 196/120 = 24 - 196/120 = -172/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/30

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