Subtract 50/5 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 10 0/5
45/10 - 50/5 is -11/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 5 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
45/10 = 45 × 1/10 × 1 = 45/10 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
50/5 = 50 × 2/5 × 2 = 100/10 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/10 - 100/10 = 45 - 100/10 = -55/10 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/2
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