Subtract 81/25 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 3 6/25
9/2 - 81/25 is 63/50.
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,
81/25 = 81 × 2/25 × 2 = 162/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/50 - 162/50 = 225 - 162/50 = 63/50 - In mixed form: 113/50
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