Subtract 2/5 from 4/50
4/50 - 2/5 is -8/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 5 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
4/50 = 4 × 1/50 × 1 = 4/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
2/5 = 2 × 10/5 × 10 = 20/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/50 - 20/50 = 4 - 20/50 = -16/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/25
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