Subtract 6/10 from 1/2
12 - 610 is -110.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 10 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
12 = 1 × 52 × 5 = 510 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
610 = 6 × 110 × 1 = 610 - Subtract the two like fractions:
510 - 610 = 5 - 610 = -110
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