Subtract 45/50 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 45/50
6/2 - 45/50 is 21/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
6/2 = 6 × 25/2 × 25 = 150/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
45/50 = 45 × 1/50 × 1 = 45/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/50 - 45/50 = 150 - 45/50 = 105/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
- In mixed form: 21/10
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