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Subtract 2/5 from 5/2

1^st number: 2 1/2, 2^nd number: 2/5

5/2 - 2/5 is 21/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 5 is 10
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
   5/2 = 5 × 5/2 × 5 = 25/10
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
   2/5 = 2 × 2/5 × 2 = 4/10
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   25/10 - 4/10 = 25 - 4/10 = 21/10
5. In mixed form: 21/10

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