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Subtract 5/8 from 10/5

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

10/5 - 5/8 is 11/8.

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,
   5/8 = 5 × 5/8 × 5 = 25/40
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   80/40 - 25/40 = 80 - 25/40 = 55/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/8
6. In mixed form: 13/8

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