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Subtract 3/40 from 50/15

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 3/40

50/15 - 3/40 is 391/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   50/15 = 50 × 8/15 × 8 = 400/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   3/40 = 3 × 3/40 × 3 = 9/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/120 - 9/120 = 400 - 9/120 = 391/120
5. In mixed form: 331/120

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