Answers

Subtract 9/49 from 8/40

8/40 - 9/49 is 4/245.

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,
   8/40 = 8 × 49/40 × 49 = 392/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
   9/49 = 9 × 40/49 × 40 = 360/1960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/1960 - 360/1960 = 392 - 360/1960 = 32/1960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/245

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