Answers

Subtract 5/10 from 1/3

1/3 - 5/10 is -1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 10 is 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
   1/3 = 1 × 10/3 × 10 = 10/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   5/10 = 5 × 3/10 × 3 = 15/30
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   10/30 - 15/30 = 10 - 15/30 = -5/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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