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Subtract 4/10 from 5/3

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 4/10

5/3 - 4/10 is 19/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 10 is 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    5/3 = 5 × 10/3 × 10 = 50/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    4/10 = 4 × 3/10 × 3 = 12/30
  4. Subtract the two fractions:
    50/30 - 12/30 = 50 - 12/30 = 38/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/15
  6. In mixed form: 14/15

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