Answers

Subtract 3/50 from 50/40

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 3/50

50/40 - 3/50 is 119/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   50/40 = 50 × 5/40 × 5 = 250/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   3/50 = 3 × 4/50 × 4 = 12/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/200 - 12/200 = 250 - 12/200 = 238/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/100
6. In mixed form: 119/100

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