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Subtract 9/50 from 40/10

1^st number: 4 0/10, 2^nd number: 9/50

40/10 - 9/50 is 191/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   40/10 = 40 × 5/10 × 5 = 200/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   9/50 = 9 × 1/50 × 1 = 9/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/50 - 9/50 = 200 - 9/50 = 191/50
5. In mixed form: 341/50

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