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Subtract 20/50 from 36/3

1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 20/50

36/3 - 20/50 is 58/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    36/3 = 36 × 50/3 × 50 = 1800/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1800/150 - 60/150 = 1800 - 60/150 = 1740/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/5
  6. In mixed form: 113/5

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