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Subtract 4/25 from 1/2

1/2 - 4/25 is 17/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    1/2 = 1 × 25/2 × 25 = 25/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    4/25 = 4 × 2/25 × 2 = 8/50
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/50 - 8/50 = 25 - 8/50 = 17/50

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