What is 3 2/5-4 1/2 ?

The solution to 3 2/5-4 1/2 is -1 1/10

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simplify 3 2/5-4 1/2

simplify

3 \frac{2}{5} - 4 \frac{1}{2}

- 1 \frac{1}{10}

Decimal Notation

- 1.1

Solution steps

3 \frac{2}{5} - 4 \frac{1}{2}

Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions:

3 \frac{2}{5} = \frac{17}{5}

= \frac{17}{5} - 4 \frac{1}{2}

Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions:

4 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{9}{2}

= \frac{17}{5} - \frac{9}{2}

Least Common Multiplier of

5, 2 : 10

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

= \frac{34}{10} - \frac{45}{10}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{c} - \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a - b}{c}

= \frac{34 - 45}{10}

34 - 45 = - 11

= \frac{- 11}{10}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{- a}{b} = - \frac{a}{b}

= - \frac{11}{10}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{11}{10} = 1 \frac{1}{10}

= - 1 \frac{1}{10}

75

12

3 \times (- 2)

5 x + 3 x + 2 y + 4 y

\frac{7}{9} \div \frac{1}{2}