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simplify 1/2-2/5

Solution

simplify

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

Solution

\frac{1}{10}

+1

Decimal Notation

0.1

Solution steps

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

Least Common Multiplier of

2, 5 : 10

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

= \frac{5}{10} - \frac{4}{10}

Apply the fraction rule:

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

= \frac{5 - 4}{10}

Subtract the numbers:

5 - 4 = 1

= \frac{1}{10}

Popular Examples

x/2+(5x)/4 = x/(12)

\frac{x}{2} + \frac{5 x}{4} = \frac{x}{12}

simplify-1+2/3 simplify

- 1 + \frac{2}{3}

(7x)/5-(3x)/(10)=2(x+9/2)

\frac{7 x}{5} - \frac{3 x}{10} = 2 (x + \frac{9}{2})

1 0^{2} + a^{2} = 1 5^{2}

simplify (12m) 1/3 simplify

(12 m) \frac{1}{3}

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is 1/2-2/5 ?
The solution to 1/2-2/5 is 1/10