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Subtract 2/50 from 3/40

3/40 - 2/50 is 7/200.

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,
   3/40 = 3 × 5/40 × 5 = 15/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   2/50 = 2 × 4/50 × 4 = 8/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/200 - 8/200 = 15 - 8/200 = 7/200

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