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Subtract 8/7 from 10/2

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd 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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 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 like 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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