Subtract 4/25 from 45/50
45/50 - 4/25 is 37/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
45/50 = 45 × 1/50 × 1 = 45/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
4/25 = 4 × 2/25 × 2 = 8/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/50 - 8/50 = 45 - 8/50 = 37/50
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