Answers

Subtract 5/10 from 3/8

3/8 - 5/10 is -1/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   3/8 = 3 × 5/8 × 5 = 15/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
   5/10 = 5 × 4/10 × 4 = 20/40
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   15/40 - 20/40 = 15 - 20/40 = -5/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/8

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