Subtract 4/8 from 6/50
6/50 - 4/8 is -19/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 8 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
6/50 = 6 × 4/50 × 4 = 24/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
4/8 = 4 × 25/8 × 25 = 100/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/200 - 100/200 = 24 - 100/200 = -76/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/50
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