Answers

Subtract 10/5 from 2/4

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

2/4 - 10/5 is -3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   2/4 = 2 × 5/4 × 5 = 10/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   10/5 = 10 × 4/5 × 4 = 40/20
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   10/20 - 40/20 = 10 - 40/20 = -30/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2

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