Answers

Subtract 2/10 from 1/7

1/7 - 2/10 is -2/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 10 is 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
   1/7 = 1 × 10/7 × 10 = 10/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   2/10 = 2 × 7/10 × 7 = 14/70
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   10/70 - 14/70 = 10 - 14/70 = -4/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/35

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