Subtract 20/50 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 20/50
9/2 - 20/50 is 41/10.
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,
9/2 = 9 × 25/2 × 25 = 225/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
20/50 = 20 × 1/50 × 1 = 20/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/50 - 20/50 = 225 - 20/50 = 205/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/10
- In mixed form: 41/10
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