Subtract 1/10 from 3/50
3/50 - 1/10 is -1/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
3/50 = 3 × 1/50 × 1 = 3/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
1/10 = 1 × 5/10 × 5 = 5/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/50 - 5/50 = 3 - 5/50 = -2/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/25
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