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Subtract 2/8 from 40/8

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

40/8 - 2/8 is 19/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   40/8 - 2/8 = 40 - 2/8 = 38/8
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/4
3. In mixed form: 43/4

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