Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 2/40

1^st number: 2/40, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

2/40 - 50/25 is -39/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   2/40 = 2 × 5/40 × 5 = 10/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   50/25 = 50 × 8/25 × 8 = 400/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/200 - 400/200 = 10 - 400/200 = -390/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/20

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