Subtract 10/50 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 10/50
42/20 - 10/50 is 19/10.
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,
42/20 = 42 × 5/20 × 5 = 210/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
10/50 = 10 × 2/50 × 2 = 20/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/100 - 20/100 = 210 - 20/100 = 190/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/10
- In mixed form: 19/10
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