Subtract 75/20 from 50/2
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 3 15/20
50/2 - 75/20 is 85/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 10 = 20,
50/2 = 50 × 10/2 × 10 = 500/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
75/20 = 75 × 1/20 × 1 = 75/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/20 - 75/20 = 500 - 75/20 = 425/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/4
- In mixed form: 211/4
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