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Subtract 1/8 from 5/2

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

5/2 - 1/8 is 19/8.

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,
   5/2 = 5 × 4/2 × 4 = 20/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   1/8 = 1 × 1/8 × 1 = 1/8
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   20/8 - 1/8 = 20 - 1/8 = 19/8
5. In mixed form: 23/8

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