Answers

Subtract 75/40 from 50/10

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

50/10 - 75/40 is 25/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
   50/10 = 50 × 4/10 × 4 = 200/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   75/40 = 75 × 1/40 × 1 = 75/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/40 - 75/40 = 200 - 75/40 = 125/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/8
6. In mixed form: 31/8

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