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Subtract 10/5 from 5/4

1^st number: 1 1/4, 2^nd number: 2 0/5

5/4 - 10/5 is -3/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   5/4 = 5 × 5/4 × 5 = 25/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   10/5 = 10 × 4/5 × 4 = 40/20
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   25/20 - 40/20 = 25 - 40/20 = -15/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/4

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