Subtract 20/25 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 20/25
50/10 - 20/25 is 21/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
50/10 = 50 × 5/10 × 5 = 250/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
20/25 = 20 × 2/25 × 2 = 40/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/50 - 40/50 = 250 - 40/50 = 210/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
- In mixed form: 41/5
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