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Subtract 25/30 from 4/50

4/50 - 25/30 is -113/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    4/50 = 4 × 3/50 × 3 = 12/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    25/30 = 25 × 5/30 × 5 = 125/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/150 - 125/150 = 12 - 125/150 = -113/150

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