Subtract 1/50 from 5/10
510 - 150 is 1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
510 = 5 × 510 × 5 = 2550 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
150 = 1 × 150 × 1 = 150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2550 - 150 = 25 - 150 = 2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1225
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