Subtract 6/25 from 7/50
7/50 - 6/25 is -1/10.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 1/50 × 1 = 7/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
6/25 = 6 × 2/25 × 2 = 12/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/50 - 12/50 = 7 - 12/50 = -5/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10
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