Subtract 5/10 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 5/10
102 - 510 is 92.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 10 is 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
102 = 10 × 52 × 5 = 5010 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
510 = 5 × 110 × 1 = 510 - Subtract the two fractions:
5010 - 510 = 50 - 510 = 4510 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 92
- In mixed form: 412
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