Answers

Subtract 10/5 from 5/3

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 2 0/5

5/3 - 10/5 is -1/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
   5/3 = 5 × 5/3 × 5 = 25/15
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
   10/5 = 10 × 3/5 × 3 = 30/15
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   25/15 - 30/15 = 25 - 30/15 = -5/15
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3

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