Subtract 4/50 from 2/10
2/10 - 4/50 is 3/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
2/10 = 2 × 5/10 × 5 = 10/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
4/50 = 4 × 1/50 × 1 = 4/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/50 - 4/50 = 10 - 4/50 = 6/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/25
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