Subtract 5/10 from 3/25
3/25 - 5/10 is -19/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 10 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
3/25 = 3 × 2/25 × 2 = 6/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
5/10 = 5 × 5/10 × 5 = 25/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/50 - 25/50 = 6 - 25/50 = -19/50
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