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Subtract 30/50 from 1/4

1/4 - 30/50 is -7/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 50 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    1/4 = 1 × 25/4 × 25 = 25/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    30/50 = 30 × 2/50 × 2 = 60/100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/100 - 60/100 = 25 - 60/100 = -35/100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/20

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