Subtract 45/25 from 50/20
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 1 20/25
50/20 - 45/25 is 7/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
50/20 = 50 × 5/20 × 5 = 250/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
45/25 = 45 × 4/25 × 4 = 180/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/100 - 180/100 = 250 - 180/100 = 70/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/10
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