Subtract 36/75 from 50/20
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 36/75
50/20 - 36/75 is 101/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
50/20 = 50 × 15/20 × 15 = 750/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
36/75 = 36 × 4/75 × 4 = 144/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/300 - 144/300 = 750 - 144/300 = 606/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/50
- In mixed form: 21/50
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