Subtract 8/25 from 21/2
1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 8/25
21/2 - 8/25 is 509/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
21/2 = 21 × 25/2 × 25 = 525/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
8/25 = 8 × 2/25 × 2 = 16/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/50 - 16/50 = 525 - 16/50 = 509/50 - In mixed form: 109/50
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