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Subtract 4/50 from 14/40

14/40 - 4/50 is 27/100.

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,
   14/40 = 14 × 5/40 × 5 = 70/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   4/50 = 4 × 4/50 × 4 = 16/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/200 - 16/200 = 70 - 16/200 = 54/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/100

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