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Subtract 40/49 from 5/50

5/50 - 40/49 is -351/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   5/50 = 5 × 49/50 × 49 = 245/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   40/49 = 40 × 50/49 × 50 = 2000/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/2450 - 2000/2450 = 245 - 2000/2450 = -1755/2450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -351/490

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