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Find yhe difference 2/5 - 3/10

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Steps:4/10-3/10=1/10
Answer:1/10
User TobiSH
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You need common denominators to add or subtract fractions. If you multiple (2/5) by 2 to both the top and bottom, you get (4/10). Now you just subtract the top numbers, or numerators. 4 - 3 = 1. Answer: 1/10.
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