Subtract 2/20 from 4/50
4/50 - 2/20 is -1/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
4/50 = 4 × 2/50 × 2 = 8/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
2/20 = 2 × 5/20 × 5 = 10/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/100 - 10/100 = 8 - 10/100 = -2/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/50
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