Subtract 10/50 from 54/20
1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 10/50
54/20 - 10/50 is 5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
54/20 = 54 × 5/20 × 5 = 270/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
10/50 = 10 × 2/50 × 2 = 20/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/100 - 20/100 = 270 - 20/100 = 250/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
- In mixed form: 21/2
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