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Subtract 14/10 from 4/50

1st number: 4/50, 2nd number: 1 4/10

4/50 - 14/10 is -33/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 10 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    4/50 = 4 × 1/50 × 1 = 4/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    14/10 = 14 × 5/10 × 5 = 70/50
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/50 - 70/50 = 4 - 70/50 = -66/50
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/25

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