Subtract 10/36 from 50/20
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 10/36
50/20 - 10/36 is 20/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
50/20 = 50 × 9/20 × 9 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/180 - 50/180 = 450 - 50/180 = 400/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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