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Subtract 49/40 from 1/50

1^st number: 1/50, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

1/50 - 49/40 is -241/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   1/50 = 1 × 4/50 × 4 = 4/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   49/40 = 49 × 5/40 × 5 = 245/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/200 - 245/200 = 4 - 245/200 = -241/200

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