Subtract 5/20 from 2/50
2/50 - 5/20 is -21/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
2/50 = 2 × 2/50 × 2 = 4/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
5/20 = 5 × 5/20 × 5 = 25/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/100 - 25/100 = 4 - 25/100 = -21/100
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