Answers

Subtract 15/5 from 10/4

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 3 0/5

10/4 - 15/5 is -1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   10/4 = 10 × 5/4 × 5 = 50/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   15/5 = 15 × 4/5 × 4 = 60/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/20 - 60/20 = 50 - 60/20 = -10/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2

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