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Subtract 2/20 from 40/8

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 2/20

40/8 - 2/20 is 49/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   40/8 = 40 × 5/8 × 5 = 200/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   2/20 = 2 × 2/20 × 2 = 4/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/40 - 4/40 = 200 - 4/40 = 196/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/10
6. In mixed form: 49/10

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