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1/2 minus 2/5 pls help me

User Underverse
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Answer:

1/10 (0.1)

Explanation:

1 ÷ 2 is equal to 0.5

2 ÷ 5 is equal to 0.4

Subtract 0.5 from 0.4 to get 0.1 or 1/10

User Dnalow
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Answer:

1/10

Explanation:

need same denominator

1/2 x 5 = 5/10

2/5 x 2 = 4/10

5/10 - 4/10 = 1/10

User Jakob Lind
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