Answers

Subtract 2/8 from 10/5

1^st number: 2 0/5, 2^nd number: 2/8

10/5 - 2/8 is 7/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   10/5 = 10 × 8/5 × 8 = 80/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   2/8 = 2 × 5/8 × 5 = 10/40
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   80/40 - 10/40 = 80 - 10/40 = 70/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
6. In mixed form: 13/4

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