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Subtract 54/50 from 7/40

1^st number: 7/40, 2^nd number: 1 4/50

7/40 - 54/50 is -181/200.

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,
   7/40 = 7 × 5/40 × 5 = 35/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   54/50 = 54 × 4/50 × 4 = 216/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/200 - 216/200 = 35 - 216/200 = -181/200

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