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Subtract 3/40 from 15/50

15/50 - 3/40 is 9/40.

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,
   15/50 = 15 × 4/50 × 4 = 60/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   3/40 = 3 × 5/40 × 5 = 15/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/200 - 15/200 = 60 - 15/200 = 45/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/40

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