Subtract 50/20 from 36/25
1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 2 10/20
36/25 - 50/20 is -53/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
36/25 = 36 × 4/25 × 4 = 144/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
50/20 = 50 × 5/20 × 5 = 250/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/100 - 250/100 = 144 - 250/100 = -106/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/50
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