Answers

Subtract 8/7 from 10/2

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 1/7

10/2 - 8/7 is 27/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
   10/2 = 10 × 7/2 × 7 = 70/14
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
   8/7 = 8 × 2/7 × 2 = 16/14
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   70/14 - 16/14 = 70 - 16/14 = 54/14
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/7
6. In mixed form: 36/7

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