Subtract 35/45 from 50/20
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 35/45
50/20 - 35/45 is 31/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/180 - 140/180 = 450 - 140/180 = 310/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/18
- In mixed form: 113/18
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