Subtract 1/50 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 1/50
20/10 - 1/50 is 99/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
20/10 = 20 × 5/10 × 5 = 100/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
1/50 = 1 × 1/50 × 1 = 1/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/50 - 1/50 = 100 - 1/50 = 99/50 - In mixed form: 149/50
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