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Subtract 4/50 from 40/75

40/75 - 4/50 is 34/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    4/50 = 4 × 3/50 × 3 = 12/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/150 - 12/150 = 80 - 12/150 = 68/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/75

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