Subtract 4/10 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 4/10
52 - 410 is 2110.
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,
52 = 5 × 52 × 5 = 2510 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
410 = 4 × 110 × 1 = 410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2510 - 410 = 25 - 410 = 2110 - In mixed form: 2110
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