Answers

Subtract 40/7 from 6/50

1^st number: 6/50, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

6/50 - 40/7 is -979/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
   40/7 = 40 × 50/7 × 50 = 2000/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/350 - 2000/350 = 42 - 2000/350 = -1958/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -979/175

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