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Subtract 50/18 from 40/60

1^st number: 40/60, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

40/60 - 50/18 is -19/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   40/60 = 40 × 3/60 × 3 = 120/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   50/18 = 50 × 10/18 × 10 = 500/180
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   120/180 - 500/180 = 120 - 500/180 = -380/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/9

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