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Subtract 27/50 from 40/7

1^st number: 5 5/7, 2^nd number: 27/50

40/7 - 27/50 is 1811/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
   40/7 = 40 × 50/7 × 50 = 2000/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   27/50 = 27 × 7/50 × 7 = 189/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2000/350 - 189/350 = 2000 - 189/350 = 1811/350
5. In mixed form: 561/350

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