Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{x - 10}{4}$

Step 1

Split the fraction $\frac{x - 10}{4}$ into two fractions.

$\frac{x}{4} + \frac{- 10}{4}$

Step 2

Cancel the common factor of $- 10$ and $4$ .

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Step 2.1

Factor $2$ out of $- 10$ .

$\frac{x}{4} + \frac{2 (- 5)}{4}$

Step 2.2

Cancel the common factors.

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Step 2.2.1

Factor $2$ out of $4$ .

$\frac{x}{4} + \frac{2 \cdot - 5}{2 \cdot 2}$

Step 2.2.2

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{x}{4} + \frac{2 \cdot - 5}{2 \cdot 2}$

Step 2.2.3

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{x}{4} + \frac{- 5}{2}$

Step 3

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

$\frac{x}{4} - \frac{5}{2}$