Subtract 2/20 from 25/50
25/50 - 2/20 is 2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
25/50 = 25 × 2/50 × 2 = 50/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
2/20 = 2 × 5/20 × 5 = 10/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/100 - 10/100 = 50 - 10/100 = 40/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5
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