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Subtract 3/50 from 20/10

1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 3/50

20/10 - 3/50 is 97/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    20/10 = 20 × 5/10 × 5 = 100/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    3/50 = 3 × 1/50 × 1 = 3/50
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    100/50 - 3/50 = 100 - 3/50 = 97/50
  5. In mixed form: 147/50

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