Subtract 21/50 from 2/4
2/4 - 21/50 is 2/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
2/4 = 2 × 25/4 × 25 = 50/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
21/50 = 21 × 2/50 × 2 = 42/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/100 - 42/100 = 50 - 42/100 = 8/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/25
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