Subtract 40/50 from 96/2
1st number: 48 0/2, 2nd number: 40/50
96/2 - 40/50 is 236/5.
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,
96/2 = 96 × 25/2 × 25 = 2400/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
40/50 = 40 × 1/50 × 1 = 40/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/50 - 40/50 = 2400 - 40/50 = 2360/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 236/5
- In mixed form: 471/5
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