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Subtract 40/4 from 5/2

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 10 0/4

5/2 - 40/4 is -15/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 4 is 4

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
    5/2 = 5 × 2/2 × 2 = 10/4
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
    40/4 = 40 × 1/4 × 1 = 40/4
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/4 - 40/4 = 10 - 40/4 = -30/4
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/2

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