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Subtract 2/10 from 4/8

4/8 - 2/10 is 3/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   4/8 = 4 × 5/8 × 5 = 20/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
   2/10 = 2 × 4/10 × 4 = 8/40
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   20/40 - 8/40 = 20 - 8/40 = 12/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/10

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