Subtract 63/50 from 2/4
1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 1 13/50
2/4 - 63/50 is -19/25.
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,
63/50 = 63 × 2/50 × 2 = 126/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/100 - 126/100 = 50 - 126/100 = -76/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/25
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