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Subtract 10/50 from 10/40

10/40 - 10/50 is 1/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   10/40 = 10 × 5/40 × 5 = 50/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   10/50 = 10 × 4/50 × 4 = 40/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/200 - 40/200 = 50 - 40/200 = 10/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/20

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