Subtract 21/75 from 20/2
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 21/75
20/2 - 21/75 is 243/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
20/2 = 20 × 75/2 × 75 = 1500/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
21/75 = 21 × 2/75 × 2 = 42/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/150 - 42/150 = 1500 - 42/150 = 1458/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/25
- In mixed form: 918/25
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