Answers

Subtract 40/6 from 30/50

1^st number: 30/50, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

30/50 - 40/6 is -91/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   40/6 = 40 × 25/6 × 25 = 1000/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/150 - 1000/150 = 90 - 1000/150 = -910/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/15

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