Subtract 50/20 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 2 10/20
10/2 - 50/20 is 5/2.
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,
10/2 = 10 × 10/2 × 10 = 100/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
50/20 = 50 × 1/20 × 1 = 50/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/20 - 50/20 = 100 - 50/20 = 50/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
- In mixed form: 21/2
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