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Subtract 4/10 from 1/5

1/5 - 4/10 is -1/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

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