Answers

Subtract 50/5 from 40/4

1^st number: 10 0/4, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

40/4 - 50/5 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   40/4 = 40 × 5/4 × 5 = 200/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   50/5 = 50 × 4/5 × 4 = 200/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/20 - 200/20 = 200 - 200/20 = 0/20
5. The answer is 0

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