1/4 Minus 4/10, Solve 1/4 - 4/10 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/4 and 4/10 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/4 and 4/10?
The given fractions are 1/4 and 4/10
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/4 and 4/10
1/4 - 4/10
The LCM of 4 and 10 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
| 2 | 4, 10 |
| 2, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 5 = 20
= 1 x 5 - 4 x 2/20
= 5 - 8/20
= -3/20
Result: -3/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/4 and 4/10
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/4 and 4/10?
To subtract fractions 1/4 and 4/10 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 10 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -3/20.
2. What is 1/4 minus 4/10 as a fraction?
1/4 minus 4/10 as a fraction is equal to -3/20.
3. How to subtract 1/4 and 4/10 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/4 and 4/10 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -3/20 quickly.