Answers

Subtract 1/6 from 5/2

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

5/2 - 1/6 is 7/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
   5/2 = 5 × 3/2 × 3 = 15/6
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
   1/6 = 1 × 1/6 × 1 = 1/6
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   15/6 - 1/6 = 15 - 1/6 = 14/6
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
6. In mixed form: 21/3

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