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subtract 2/5 to 1/2?​

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Jenroalibgo

Answer:

-0.1

Step-by-step explanation:

Evaluate:

Least common multiple of 5 and 2 is 10. Convert  

5

2

​  

 and  

2

1

​  

 to fractions with denominator 10.

10

4

​  

−  

10

5

​  

 

Since  

10

4

​  

 and  

10

5

​  

 have the same denominator, subtract them by subtracting their numerators.

10

4−5

​  

 

Subtract 5 from 4 to get −1.

−  

10

1

​  

 

AlladinJehoTatoygo

Answer:

Given Question:

1.) 2/5 Subtract 1/2 = -1/10

Step-by-step explanation:

Solution:

1.) 2/5 - 1/2

Each fraction × other denominator:

= 2×2/5×2 -1×5/2×5

Do the multiplies:

= 4/10 - 5/10

Subtract:

= 4 − 5/10 = -1/10

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