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Subtract 40/3 from 1/50

1^st number: 1/50, 2^nd number: 13 1/3

1/50 - 40/3 is -1997/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 3 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
   40/3 = 40 × 50/3 × 50 = 2000/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/150 - 2000/150 = 3 - 2000/150 = -1997/150

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