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Subtract 40/50 from 15/50

15/50 - 40/50 is -1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   15/50 - 40/50 = 15 - 40/50 = -25/50
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2

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