Subtract 45/25 from 56/2
1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 1 20/25
56/2 - 45/25 is 131/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
56/2 = 56 × 25/2 × 25 = 1400/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
45/25 = 45 × 2/25 × 2 = 90/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/50 - 90/50 = 1400 - 90/50 = 1310/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/5
- In mixed form: 261/5
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