Answers

Subtract 72/40 from 50/5

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 32/40

50/5 - 72/40 is 41/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   50/5 = 50 × 8/5 × 8 = 400/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   72/40 = 72 × 1/40 × 1 = 72/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/40 - 72/40 = 400 - 72/40 = 328/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/5
6. In mixed form: 81/5

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