10/2 Minus 2/5, Solve 10/2 - 2/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 10/2 and 2/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 10/2 and 2/5?
The given fractions are 10/2 and 2/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 10/2 and 2/5
10/2 - 2/5
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
= 10 x 5 - 2 x 2/10
= 50 - 4/10
= 46/10
= 23/5
Result: 23/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 10/2 and 2/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 10/2 and 2/5?
To subtract fractions 10/2 and 2/5 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 23/5.
2. What is 10/2 minus 2/5 as a fraction?
10/2 minus 2/5 as a fraction is equal to 23/5.
3. How to subtract 10/2 and 2/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 10/2 and 2/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 23/5 quickly.