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Subtract 15/40 from 50/75

50/75 - 15/40 is 7/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   50/75 = 50 × 8/75 × 8 = 400/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   15/40 = 15 × 15/40 × 15 = 225/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/600 - 225/600 = 400 - 225/600 = 175/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/24

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