Answers

Subtract 40/5 from 50/14

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 8 0/5

50/14 - 40/5 is -31/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 5 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   50/14 = 50 × 5/14 × 5 = 250/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   40/5 = 40 × 14/5 × 14 = 560/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/70 - 560/70 = 250 - 560/70 = -310/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/7

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