Answers

Subtract 6/7 from 10/5

1^st number: 2 0/5, 2^nd number: 6/7

10/5 - 6/7 is 8/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   10/5 = 10 × 7/5 × 7 = 70/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   6/7 = 6 × 5/7 × 5 = 30/35
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   70/35 - 30/35 = 70 - 30/35 = 40/35
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
6. In mixed form: 11/7

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