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Subtract 18/50 from 20/2

1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 18/50

20/2 - 18/50 is 241/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    20/2 = 20 × 25/2 × 25 = 500/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    18/50 = 18 × 1/50 × 1 = 18/50
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    500/50 - 18/50 = 500 - 18/50 = 482/50
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/25
  6. In mixed form: 916/25

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