How do you solve this equation: 2 1/2 + - 2 3/5

The answer is - 1/10

It equals - 1/10

Step-by-step explanation:

Eliminating a negative and changing our operation.

2 1/2 - 2 3/5

Rewriting our equation with parts separated

=2+1/2-2-3/5

Solving the whole number parts

2-2=0

Solving the fraction parts

1/2-3/5=

Find the LCD of 1/2 and 3/5 and rewrite to solve with the equivalent fractions.

LCD = 10

5/10-6/10 = - 1/10

Combining the whole and fraction parts

0-1/10=1/10

Conclusion:

-1/10