Answers

Subtract 10/5 from 1/2

1^st number: 1/2, 2^nd number: 2 0/5

1/2 - 10/5 is -3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 5 is 10
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
   1/2 = 1 × 5/2 × 5 = 5/10
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
   10/5 = 10 × 2/5 × 2 = 20/10
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   5/10 - 20/10 = 5 - 20/10 = -15/10
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2

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