Answers

Subtract 2/4 from 10/2

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 2/4

10/2 - 2/4 is 9/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
   10/2 = 10 × 2/2 × 2 = 20/4
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
   2/4 = 2 × 1/4 × 1 = 2/4
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   20/4 - 2/4 = 20 - 2/4 = 18/4
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
6. In mixed form: 41/2

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