Subtract 5/10 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 5/10
42 - 510 is 32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 10 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
42 = 4 × 52 × 5 = 2010 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
510 = 5 × 110 × 1 = 510 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2010 - 510 = 20 - 510 = 1510 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32
- In mixed form: 112
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