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Subtract 3/90 from 50/2

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 3/90

50/2 - 3/90 is 749/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    50/2 = 50 × 45/2 × 45 = 2250/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2250/90 - 3/90 = 2250 - 3/90 = 2247/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 749/30
  6. In mixed form: 2429/30

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