Subtract 36/50 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 36/50
5/2 - 36/50 is 89/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
5/2 = 5 × 25/2 × 25 = 125/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
36/50 = 36 × 1/50 × 1 = 36/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/50 - 36/50 = 125 - 36/50 = 89/50 - In mixed form: 139/50
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