Subtract 2/50 from 35/20
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 2/50
35/20 - 2/50 is 171/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
35/20 = 35 × 5/20 × 5 = 175/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
2/50 = 2 × 2/50 × 2 = 4/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/100 - 4/100 = 175 - 4/100 = 171/100 - In mixed form: 171/100
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