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Subtract 2/4 from 4/50

4/50 - 2/4 is -21/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 4 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    4/50 = 4 × 2/50 × 2 = 8/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    2/4 = 2 × 25/4 × 25 = 50/100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/100 - 50/100 = 8 - 50/100 = -42/100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/50

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