Subtract 20/50 from 90/4
1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 20/50
90/4 - 20/50 is 221/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
90/4 = 90 × 25/4 × 25 = 2250/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
20/50 = 20 × 2/50 × 2 = 40/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/100 - 40/100 = 2250 - 40/100 = 2210/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/10
- In mixed form: 221/10
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