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Subtract 27/50 from 40/5

1^st number: 8 0/5, 2^nd number: 27/50

40/5 - 27/50 is 373/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   40/5 = 40 × 10/5 × 10 = 400/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   27/50 = 27 × 1/50 × 1 = 27/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/50 - 27/50 = 400 - 27/50 = 373/50
5. In mixed form: 723/50

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