Subtract 50/25 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 2 0/25
9/2 - 50/25 is 5/2.
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,
9/2 = 9 × 25/2 × 25 = 225/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
50/25 = 50 × 2/25 × 2 = 100/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/50 - 100/50 = 225 - 100/50 = 125/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
- In mixed form: 21/2
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