Subtract 4/5 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 4/5
102 - 45 is 215.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 5 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
102 = 10 × 52 × 5 = 5010 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
45 = 4 × 25 × 2 = 810 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5010 - 810 = 50 - 810 = 4210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215
- In mixed form: 415
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