Subtract 45/25 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 1 20/25
5/2 - 45/25 is 7/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 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 25 × 2 = 50,
45/25 = 45 × 2/25 × 2 = 90/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/50 - 90/50 = 125 - 90/50 = 35/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/10
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