Subtract 4/50 from 5/75
5/75 - 4/50 is -1/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
4/50 = 4 × 3/50 × 3 = 12/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/150 - 12/150 = 10 - 12/150 = -2/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/75
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