Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Entry Exam
Subtract: 9/10 - 2/5
Correct answer
A
Rationale
To subtract fractions, you need a common denominator. In this case, convert 2/5 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 10, giving you 4/10. Now subtract: 9/10 - 4/10 = 5/10. Simplifying 5/10 to its lowest terms, you get 1/2. Therefore, the correct answer is 1/2, which represents the result of subtracting 2/5 from 9/10.