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Subtract 27/40 from 4/50

4/50 - 27/40 is -119/200.

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,
   4/50 = 4 × 4/50 × 4 = 16/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   27/40 = 27 × 5/40 × 5 = 135/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/200 - 135/200 = 16 - 135/200 = -119/200

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