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Subtract 63/40 from 3/50

1^st number: 3/50, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

3/50 - 63/40 is -303/200.

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,
   3/50 = 3 × 4/50 × 4 = 12/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   63/40 = 63 × 5/40 × 5 = 315/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/200 - 315/200 = 12 - 315/200 = -303/200

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