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Subtract 9/10 from 4/25

4/25 - 9/10 is -37/50.

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,
    4/25 = 4 × 2/25 × 2 = 8/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    9/10 = 9 × 5/10 × 5 = 45/50
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/50 - 45/50 = 8 - 45/50 = -37/50

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