Subtract 4/10 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 4/10
105 - 410 is 85.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 10 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
105 = 10 × 25 × 2 = 2010 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
410 = 4 × 110 × 1 = 410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2010 - 410 = 20 - 410 = 1610 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85
- In mixed form: 135
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