1/2 Minus 10/5, Solve 1/2 - 10/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/2 and 10/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/2 and 10/5?
The given fractions are 1/2 and 10/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/2 and 10/5
1/2 - 10/5
The LCM of 2 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 10
= 1 x 5 - 10 x 2/10
= 5 - 20/10
= -15/10
= -3/2
Result: -3/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/2 and 10/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/2 and 10/5?
To subtract fractions 1/2 and 10/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 5 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -3/2.
2. What is 1/2 minus 10/5 as a fraction?
1/2 minus 10/5 as a fraction is equal to -3/2.
3. How to subtract 1/2 and 10/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/2 and 10/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -3/2 quickly.