Subtract 3/45 from 50/2, Solve 25 0/2

Subtract 3/45 from 50/2

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 3/45

50/2 - 3/45 is 374/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
50/2 = 50 × 45/2 × 45 = 2250/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90
Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/90 - 6/90 = 2250 - 6/90 = 2244/90
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 374/15
In mixed form: 2414/15

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