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Subtract 7/50 from 40/6

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 7/50

40/6 - 7/50 is 979/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   40/6 = 40 × 25/6 × 25 = 1000/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1000/150 - 21/150 = 1000 - 21/150 = 979/150
5. In mixed form: 679/150

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