Answers

Subtract 40/21 from 10/50

1^st number: 10/50, 2^nd number: 1 19/21

10/50 - 40/21 is -179/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 21 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   10/50 = 10 × 21/50 × 21 = 210/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
   40/21 = 40 × 50/21 × 50 = 2000/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/1050 - 2000/1050 = 210 - 2000/1050 = -1790/1050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/105

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