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Subtract 4/5 from 10/2

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

10/2 - 4/5 is 21/5.

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,
    10/2 = 10 × 5/2 × 5 = 50/10
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
    4/5 = 4 × 2/5 × 2 = 8/10
  4. Subtract the two fractions:
    50/10 - 8/10 = 50 - 8/10 = 42/10
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  6. In mixed form: 41/5

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