Answers

Subtract 6/8 from 4/2

1^st number: 2 0/2, 2^nd number: 6/8

4/2 - 6/8 is 5/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 8 is 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
   4/2 = 4 × 4/2 × 4 = 16/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   6/8 = 6 × 1/8 × 1 = 6/8
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   16/8 - 6/8 = 16 - 6/8 = 10/8
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
6. In mixed form: 11/4

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