Answers

Subtract 40/10 from 75/50

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

75/50 - 40/10 is -5/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 10 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   75/50 = 75 × 1/50 × 1 = 75/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   40/10 = 40 × 5/10 × 5 = 200/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/50 - 200/50 = 75 - 200/50 = -125/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/2

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