Subtract 10/4 from 9/50
1st number: 9/50, 2nd number: 2 2/4
9/50 - 10/4 is -58/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 4 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
9/50 = 9 × 2/50 × 2 = 18/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
10/4 = 10 × 25/4 × 25 = 250/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/100 - 250/100 = 18 - 250/100 = -232/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/25
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