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Subtract 4/10 from 1/25

1/25 - 4/10 is -9/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    1/25 = 1 × 2/25 × 2 = 2/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    4/10 = 4 × 5/10 × 5 = 20/50
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/50 - 20/50 = 2 - 20/50 = -18/50
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/25

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