Subtract 21/50 from 4/40
4/40 - 21/50 is -8/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
4/40 = 4 × 5/40 × 5 = 20/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
21/50 = 21 × 4/50 × 4 = 84/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/200 - 84/200 = 20 - 84/200 = -64/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/25
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