Answers

Subtract 40/5 from 5/2

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

5/2 - 40/5 is -11/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 5 is 10
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
   5/2 = 5 × 5/2 × 5 = 25/10
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
   40/5 = 40 × 2/5 × 2 = 80/10
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/10 - 80/10 = 25 - 80/10 = -55/10
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/2

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