Subtract 1/3 from 2/10
2/10 - 1/3 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 3 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
2/10 = 2 × 3/10 × 3 = 6/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
1/3 = 1 × 10/3 × 10 = 10/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/30 - 10/30 = 6 - 10/30 = -4/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/10-1/3 2/10-2/3 2/20-1/3 2/10-1/6 6/10-1/3 2/30-1/3 2/10-1/9 2/10-5/3 2/50-1/3 2/10-1/15 14/10-1/3 2/10-7/3 2/70-1/3 2/10-1/21