Subtract 6/10 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 6/10
52 - 610 is 1910.
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,
610 = 6 × 110 × 1 = 610 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2510 - 610 = 25 - 610 = 1910 - In mixed form: 1910
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