Subtract 40/50 from 36/2
1st number: 18 0/2, 2nd number: 40/50
36/2 - 40/50 is 86/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
36/2 = 36 × 25/2 × 25 = 900/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
40/50 = 40 × 1/50 × 1 = 40/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/50 - 40/50 = 900 - 40/50 = 860/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/5
- In mixed form: 171/5
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