Subtract 90/60 from 50/2
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 1 30/60
50/2 - 90/60 is 47/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
50/2 = 50 × 30/2 × 30 = 1500/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
90/60 = 90 × 1/60 × 1 = 90/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/60 - 90/60 = 1500 - 90/60 = 1410/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/2
- In mixed form: 231/2
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