Answers

Subtract 40/28 from 4/50

1^st number: 4/50, 2^nd number: 1 12/28

4/50 - 40/28 is -236/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   4/50 = 4 × 14/50 × 14 = 56/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   40/28 = 40 × 25/28 × 25 = 1000/700
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/700 - 1000/700 = 56 - 1000/700 = -944/700
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -236/175

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