Subtract 56/50 from 45/20
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 1 6/50
45/20 - 56/50 is 113/100.
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,
45/20 = 45 × 5/20 × 5 = 225/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
56/50 = 56 × 2/50 × 2 = 112/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/100 - 112/100 = 225 - 112/100 = 113/100 - In mixed form: 113/100
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