Answers

Subtract 7/50 from 50/40

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 7/50

50/40 - 7/50 is 111/100.

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,
   7/50 = 7 × 4/50 × 4 = 28/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/200 - 28/200 = 250 - 28/200 = 222/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/100
6. In mixed form: 111/100

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