Subtract 36/75 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 36/75
5/2 - 36/75 is 101/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
5/2 = 5 × 75/2 × 75 = 375/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
36/75 = 36 × 2/75 × 2 = 72/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/150 - 72/150 = 375 - 72/150 = 303/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/50
- In mixed form: 21/50
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