whats 1\2- 1\10
1/2 = 5/10
5/10 = 1/10 = ?
4\10
as simple as that
Yes -- it's that simple. But I'm sure your teacher wants your answer simplified.
4/10 = ?
To calculate the value of 1/2 - 1/10, you need to find a common denominator for the two fractions. In this case, the common denominator is 10.
To convert 1/2 into a fraction with a denominator of 10, you can multiply both the numerator and denominator by 5, which gives you 5/10.
1/2 - 1/10 can now be expressed as 5/10 - 1/10.
Subtracting 1/10 from 5/10 gives you 4/10, which can be simplified to 2/5.
Therefore, 1/2 - 1/10 is equal to 2/5.