Question

subtract.
-\frac{4}{5}-\frac{1}{2}
write your answer in simplest form.

Explanation:

Step1: Find common denominator

The common - denominator of 5 and 2 is 10.

Step2: Rewrite fractions

$-\frac{4}{5}=-\frac{4\times2}{5\times2}=-\frac{8}{10}$ and $-\frac{1}{2}=-\frac{1\times5}{2\times5}=-\frac{5}{10}$.

Step3: Subtract fractions

$-\frac{8}{10}-\frac{5}{10}=-\frac{8 + 5}{10}=-\frac{13}{10}$.

Answer:

$-\frac{13}{10}$