2/5 Minus 4/10, Solve 2/5 - 4/10 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/5 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 2/5 and 4/10?
The given fractions are 2/5 and 4/10
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/5 and 4/10
2/5 - 4/10
The LCM of 5 and 10 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
| 5 | 5, 10 |
| 1, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 1 x 2 = 10
= 2 x 2 - 4 x 1/10
= 4 - 4/10
= 0/10
Result: 0/1
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/5 and 4/10
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/5 and 4/10?
To subtract fractions 2/5 and 4/10 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 10 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 0/1.
2. What is 2/5 minus 4/10 as a fraction?
2/5 minus 4/10 as a fraction is equal to 0/1.
3. How to subtract 2/5 and 4/10 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/5 and 4/10 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 0/1 quickly.