Solve the following exercise:
Solve the following exercise:
To solve the subtraction of fractions , we will follow these steps:
Now, let's work through each step in detail:
Step 1: The LCM of 5 and 2 is 10, since 10 is the smallest number that both 5 and 2 divide into evenly.
Step 2: Convert each fraction to have a denominator of 10.
For :
Multiply numerator and denominator by 2 to get .
For :
Multiply numerator and denominator by 5 to get .
Step 3: Subtract the fractions:
.
Step 4: There is no further simplification needed for as it is already in its simplest form.
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
The correct answer, choice (4), is .