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Subtract 2/3 from 4/10

4/10 - 2/3 is -4/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 3 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    4/10 = 4 × 3/10 × 3 = 12/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    2/3 = 2 × 10/3 × 10 = 20/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/30 - 20/30 = 12 - 20/30 = -8/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/15

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