Subtract 7/10 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 7/10
105 - 710 is 1310.
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,
710 = 7 × 110 × 1 = 710 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2010 - 710 = 20 - 710 = 1310 - In mixed form: 1310
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