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