Subtract 2/50 from 1/4
1/4 - 2/50 is 21/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
1/4 = 1 × 25/4 × 25 = 25/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
2/50 = 2 × 2/50 × 2 = 4/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/100 - 4/100 = 25 - 4/100 = 21/100
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