Subtract 45/20 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 2 5/20
50/10 - 45/20 is 11/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
50/10 = 50 × 2/10 × 2 = 100/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
45/20 = 45 × 1/20 × 1 = 45/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/20 - 45/20 = 100 - 45/20 = 55/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/4
- In mixed form: 23/4
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