Subtract 18/20 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 18/20
5/2 - 18/20 is 8/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 10 = 20,
5/2 = 5 × 10/2 × 10 = 50/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
18/20 = 18 × 1/20 × 1 = 18/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/20 - 18/20 = 50 - 18/20 = 32/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
- In mixed form: 13/5
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