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Subtract 4/10 from 2/4

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

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 10 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 10 × 2 = 20,
   4/10 = 4 × 2/10 × 2 = 8/20
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   10/20 - 8/20 = 10 - 8/20 = 2/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/10

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